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Published by Ani Petrosyan, Jul 31, 2024
In 2023, the most common malware file type received worldwide via the web were Microsoft Windows .exe files followed by .sh files. On the other hand, .html files were the most commonly received malware file type via e-mail.
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April 2024
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Worldwide
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2023
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among corporate networks, data is based on Check Point Software detections; wider industy metrics may vary
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