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BoaLoader malware is a factor in nearly 20% of incidents observed in the calendar year.

PublisherReliaQuest
ReportReliaQuest 2026 Annual Cyber Threat Report
Published24 February 2026
TopicsMalware, BoaLoader

Published by ReliaQuest in ReliaQuest 2026 Annual Cyber Threat Report, 24 February 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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