Archive files were the second most popular file type for malware delivery in Q3 2024, accounting for 34% of threats. The top five archive file formats used were ZIP, RAR, LZH, 7Z, and GZ3.
Archive files were the second most popular file type for malware delivery in Q3 2024, accounting for 34% of threats. The top five archive file formats used were ZIP, RAR, LZH, 7Z, and GZ3. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by HP Wolf Security in January 2025. It covers topics including Malware, Archive files. The original data appears in HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report: January 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Archive files were the second most popular file type for malware delivery in Q3 2024, accounting for 34% of threats. The top five archive file formats used were ZIP, RAR, LZH, 7Z, and GZ3. This data was published by HP Wolf Security and covers Malware, Archive files.
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This statistic comes from HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report: January 2025, published by HP Wolf Security on January 1, 2025. You can view the original report at HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report: January 2025 | HP Wolf Security.
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This statistic relates to Malware, Archive files. Browse more statistics on Malware or from HP Wolf Security.