Cybersecurity firm WatchGuard has reported a 94% rise in network-based malware detections in Q4 2024, signalling an increase in threats. The firm also saw a 6% rise in Gateway AntiVirus detections, a 74% increase in Advanced Persistent Threat detections, and a massive 315% increase in detections using proactive machine learning, suggesting that more sophisticated malware is being caught. Zero-day malware also rebounded to 53% in Q4 from a low of 20% in Q3.

IPVanish’s malware protection confirmed among the best on the market
IPVanish’s malware and tracker blocking technology is among the best in the market, according to independent auditors. VIPRE Advanced Security, the service fuelling IPVanish, received