The year 2019 was a significant period for cybersecurity threats, continuing the trend of active malware development and deployment. A look back at the year reveals a landscape dominated by several key forms of malicious software.

A Banner Year for Malware

According to a review of the year’s activity, 2019 stood out as a particularly active, or “banner,” year for specific categories of malware. The threats that were most prominent and defined the landscape included a range of bots, various trojans, and sophisticated Remote Access Trojans (RATs).

The Persistent Ransomware Threat

Alongside these, ransomware also continued to be a major threat throughout 2019. The combination of these malicious tools created a challenging environment for defenders, marking the year as a notable one in the ongoing fight against cybercrime and highlighting the persistence of these dangerous malware families.