Security News > 2019 > December > As malware and network attacks increase in 2019, zero day malware accounts for 50% of detections

Amid significant increases in both malware and network attacks, multiple Apache Struts vulnerabilities – including one used in the devastating Equifax data breach – appeared for the first time on WatchGuard’s list of most popular network attacks in Q3 2019. Massive fallout from the Equifax breach The report also highlights a major rise in zero day malware detections and, increasing use of Microsoft Office exploits and legitimate penetration testing tools. Apache Struts 2 Remote Code … More → The post As malware and network attacks increase in 2019, zero day malware accounts for 50% of detections appeared first on Help Net Security.
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