Articles by Andrew Sanders

Even though antivirus programs work tirelessly to detect and remove malicious software, malware threats are on the rise, infecting more computers than ever before.

How bad is it?

By analyzing past behavior and the steps taken to eradicate problems, we can make several predictions about the future of this industry. Let’s take a look at the latest malware trends, major statistics, and the effects that malware can have on Windows, Android, and Mac devices.

This article will help you stay up to date on:

• Major developments in the malware industry.
• New malware creation trends.
• Malware infection rates by type.
• Infection rates by region and sector.
• The ways different operating systems handle malware threats.

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