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Malware activity averaged 39,341 hits per firewall in the first half of 2026, giving financial services the second-highest per-device malware intensity of any industry, behind only healthcare.

PublisherSonicWall
ReportThe state of financial services cybersecurity in 2026
Published8 July 2026
TopicsMalware, Cybersecurity, Financial Services

Published by SonicWall in The state of financial services cybersecurity in 2026, 8 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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