---
title: "New Security Report Shows Explosion in Evasive Malware in Q4 2019"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/new-security-report-shows-explosion-in-evasive-malware-in-q4-2019/"
date: "2020-03-25T03:44:24+00:00"
section: "Industry Insights"
tags:
  - "Cyber Attackers"
  - "Cyber Security"
  - "Malware"
  - "Malware Attack"
  - "Phishing"
  - "Phishing Attack"
source: "securitymagazine.com"
source_url: "https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/91979-new-security-report-shows-explosion-in-evasive-malware-in-q4-2019"
---

# New Security Report Shows Explosion in Evasive Malware in Q4 2019

March 25, 2020 · Reported by securitymagazine.com

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> Evasive malware grew to record high levels in 2019; over two-thirds of malware detected by WatchGuard in Q4 2019 evaded signature-based antivirus solutions, says a new report.

[Read the full article at securitymagazine.com](https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/91979-new-security-report-shows-explosion-in-evasive-malware-in-q4-2019)

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