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While malware growth is something we have been experiencing over the past few years, the increase observed by WatchGuard's threat lab team in Q3 2024 was the highest to date. Q3 saw astronomical growth in total endpoint malware threats, reaching 300.48% with 420,304 threats. The previous high was recorded in Q1 2024, when there was an 81.77% rise, almost double the previous quarter. However, Q3 almost quadrupled the figure for Q2 2024 when 104,951 threats were detected.

Cybercrime has rapidly evolved, and one of the most dangerous models that has emerged in recent years is malware as a service (MaaS). This criminal business model allows anyone without advanced programming knowledge to deploy highly effective malware campaigns by paying a subscription or a one-time fee. MaaS democratizes access to malicious tools and amplifies both the quantity and sophistication of cyberattacks.

Once again, WatchGuard has been named to CRN’s 2025 Security 100 list in the Network Security category. This prestigious recognition honors the top security vendors in the IT channel. The 2025 CRN Security 100 highlights channel-friendly cybersecurity vendors across a number of market segments, ranging from the largest and best-known players to some of the small-but-promising startups.

When security strategies are designed with people in mind, the results speak for themselves. Striking a balance between security and usability is crucial to protect your business while always ensuring productivity does not suffer.

The line between virtual and physical threats is becoming increasingly blurred. Cyber-physical attacks represent a new frontier where digital actions have direct consequences in the physical world. With the rise of interconnected systems, attacks are not limited to data , but seek to damage tangible assets such as critical infrastructure, business services, or even essential day-to-day processes.

WatchGuard Technologies, a leading provider of unified cybersecurity solutions, today revealed its participation in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program. This co-sell initiative connects AWS Partners offering software solutions that operate on or integrate with AWS, helping them drive new business by directly linking ISVs with the AWS Sales team.

Nowadays, most aspects of business are digitalized and it’s essential to ensure your company is cyber resilient. Just as you've struggled to weather the ups and downs of the market, it's time to protect sensitive data and confidential information from increasingly sophisticated threats. With an average of 75,520 attacks per day, according to WatchGuard's threat landscape, it is clear that enterprises must go beyond detection and response.

WatchGuard Senior Product Marketing Manager Stephen Helm discusses how XDR can harness AI across your entire IT environment – correlating data from networks, Cloud services, VPN logs, and more into a single, AI-driven security framework. Cyber threats are evolving fast, and your clients rely on you to stay ahead.