In 2024, the FortiGuard Labs team processed and blocked 3.1 trillion attack attempts and 2.5 billion malware deliveries to protect its customers from cyber threats. Through the outbreak alert system, FortiGuard Labs escalated the significant threats to raise awareness and keep customers informed.
This annual report covers:
- The categories and timeframe of more than two dozen Outbreak Alerts on vulnerabilities, malware, targeted attacks, ransomware, and OT/IoT-related threats
- Highlights of significant outbreaks and several prevalent vulnerabilities and malware
- Real-world telemetries compiled by FortiGuard Labs showing exploitation attempts and malware deliveries
- Context around the entire attack surface to understand the components that can aid in protection, detection, and response
- Cybersecurity challenges in 2025