"Security mechanisms such as intrusion detection and prevention systems [IDS/IPS]and firewalls help thwart network-based threats and exploits, while application control prevents anomalous executables and scripts from running," added Arabi.

"Security mechanisms such as intrusion detection and prevention systems [IDS/IPS] and firewalls help thwart network-based threats and exploits, while application control prevents anomalous executables and scripts from running," added Arabi.

And the nation's losses are forecast to rise further on new cyber threats, including attacks on built-in Windows IT admin tools, PowerShell files and Windows Scripting executables.

It does this by blocking user access, restricted executables, requires no installation, and reduces cyberattack surface through isolation of the "just enough" operating system.

In an ironic twist, or Cyber Catch-22, cybercriminals are utilising essential or built-in Windows IT admin tools, including Power shell files and Windows Scripting executables, to deploy malware attacks on users.

Version 2 was enhanced for the new QuickLicense 9, new Mac and Windows OS changes, adds Code Signing of the generated Server and Monitor applications and uses 64-bit macOS Mojave compliant executables.

Macros are basically executables hidden in files and malefactors love to fool people by sending seemingly innocent documents that actually contain malware.

A detection of malicious executables was studied by proposing a low-complexity host-based technique.

Unlike testing solutions that simulate attacks, CyberFlood Data Breach Assessment uses actual attack components, true hacker activity and malware executables to assess an organization's vulnerability to cybercrime.

Even with the best upfront filters, attacker methods such as BEC, with no executables or links to detect, may still get through.

The Barkly Endpoint Protection Platform blocks attacks across all vectors and intents, including exploits, scripts, executables, and ransomware.