WatchGuard Technologies stories
WatchGuard expands NDR portfolio for SMEs and MSPs
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WatchGuard adds embedded detection, managed monitoring and automated response to its NDR range to help SMEs and MSPs spot threats earlier.
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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network security
WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.
WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ransomware
WatchGuard reports a 1,548% surge in new evasive malware and a 2,000% jump in encrypted threats, straining signature-based defences.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
Tue, 13th May 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
WatchGuard joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for growth
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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hyperscale
WatchGuard Technologies has joined the Amazon Web Services ISV Accelerate Program to enhance its global cybersecurity offerings via the AWS Marketplace.
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
AI's dual role in future cybersecurity: threat & ally
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
As we approach 2025, experts warn that advancing AI could escalate cybercrime, necessitating a shift towards rigorous verification in security measures.
Why zero trust is vital in a perimeter-less environment
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
As remote working becomes the norm, organisations must prioritise Zero Trust strategies to enhance cybersecurity in a perimeter-less environment.
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.
WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.
WatchGuard strengthens leadership team with three new executives
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.
WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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supply chain
WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.
WatchGuard report reveals surge in endpoint malware
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
WatchGuard Technologies' latest report reveals a stark contrast in malware trends: network detections halve, while endpoint attacks soar.
WatchGuard wins nine 2024 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius
Tue, 14th May 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies shines with nine 2024 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius, celebrating excellence in network security, endpoint security, and AuthPoint products.
How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Mon, 6th May 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
WatchGuard report reveals drastic surge in evasive malware
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies report reveals an 80% surge in total malware due to escalating 'living-off-the-land' attacks and cyberattack commoditisation, contrasting a 20% ransomware decline.
Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Surge in evasive malware noted in WatchGuard Technologies' Internet Security Report alongside revelations of increased cyber attacks exploiting on-premises email servers; however, ransomware threats show decline.