450,000+
New malware and potentially unwanted application samples registered daily by AV-TEST.
Source: AV-TEST malware statistics
Malware report · Smart Securitys
Malware changes every day. Your defenses need to keep up.
The volume of new malicious software is huge. What matters to your business is whether an infected file or stolen account could stop work—and how quickly you could recover.
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Three numbers worth understanding
8%
Year over year increase in global malware volume recorded for 2024 in SonicWall’s 2025 report.
88%
Share of small and medium business breaches with ransomware in Verizon’s 2025 dataset.
Source: Verizon 2025 DBIR SMB Snapshot
Different studies measure different kinds of events. These statistics describe broad trends and do not predict outcomes for one business.
Business impact
What these numbers mean for your business
A new malware sample is not the same as a successful attack, and a global count cannot predict your own risk. Still, criminals have many ways to try the same goal: gain access, steal information, or interrupt operations. An infected attachment can reach an employee’s inbox. A compromised device can expose credentials. Ransomware can make essential files unavailable when they are needed most.
Your next steps
Close the gaps that matter most
Protect the inbox
Filter risky messages and attachments. Give staff a clear way to report a suspicious file before they open it.
Protect devices and accounts
Keep software updated, require multifactor authentication, and limit access to what each person needs.
Prepare for recovery
Keep backups separate, test that they restore correctly, and decide who responds when malware is suspected.
Ready when you are
Find out how exposed your business is.
Request a free security assessment to discuss your email, devices, and response plan. Start with the systems your business cannot afford to lose.
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