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SiteLock Annual Security Report 2024
Every year, cyber threats become more sophisticated putting small businesses, website owners, and hosting providers at risk. The SiteLock Annual Security Report 2024 provides exclusive insights into the latest malware trends, attack vectors and emerging cybersecurity risks helping you take proactive steps to secure your digital presence.
What is the SiteLock Annual Security Report?
The SiteLock Annual Security Report is a comprehensive cybersecurity analysis that examines the latest website security threats, attack trends and emerging risks based on real-world data from millions of websites.
The 2024 edition distills the year’s biggest shifts and turns those trends into actions you can take now.
Why this report matters
Insights from millions of scanned websites deliver deep security intelligence.
- Over 14 million websites scanned daily to detect cyber threats
- ~27B+ files scanned monthly (multi-scan) and ~2B+ single-scan checks
- ~567M verified threats blocked per month across the network
The 2024 shift: Layered infections have become the norm. Cybercrime has shifted from one-off compromises to layered infections: attackers now stack “silent starters” with successive payloads, turning minor footholds into layered, multi-family infections.
This report breaks down the biggest cybersecurity risks, provides data-driven insights and recommendations to strengthen website security.
Key topics covered in the report
- Evolving malware:
“Silent starters” and multi-family infections that escalate to critical - Bots overrunning website traffic:
Bots outnumber humans 12.6×; why this drives infections and how to mitigate - CMS vulnerabilities:
CMS sites carry higher risk; plugin bloat raises infections— and how to lower risk - The economics of cybercrime:
Cheap attack kits; costly downtime and recovery—prevention pays - Emerging threats:
Human-like bots, AI-crafted lures and adaptive payloads on the horizon
Who should read this report?
Small business owners
looking to protect their websites
Web admins
responsible for maintaining security
Hosting providers
ensuring secure website environments for clients
IT & cybersecurity professionals
tracking the latest website security threat
Why website security matters and how this report helps
Attacks are faster and more automated than ever. Bots often outnumber real visitors and “silent-starter” footholds can escalate into layered infections. This report turns real-world telemetry into clear steps you can act on now.
Benchmark your security
See where sites are most exposed across CMS, plugins and account access
Identify emerging threats
AI-assisted attacks, bot-led reconnaissance, DDoS and scraping patterns
Take action & strengthen defenses
Reduce risk with plugin hygiene, continuous posture checks and automated remediation
Why trust SiteLock’s security insights?
15+ years of cybersecurity expertise
Trusted by businesses worldwide
Millions of websites monitored
Providing real-time security insights
Trusted by SMBs & hosting providers
Industry-recognized security leader
FAQs
What is the SiteLock annual security report?
It’s a data-driven cybersecurity report analyzing emerging website threats, vulnerabilities and security trends.
How does SiteLock collect its data?
SiteLock analyzes millions of websites daily, scanning over 2 billion files monthly to track and mitigate cyber threats.
What types of threats does the report cover?
The report includes insights on malware, phishing, DDoS attacks, website vulnerabilities, and AI-driven cyber threats.
How can SiteLock help me secure my website?
We offer automated malware removal, real-time threat detection, and security solutions designed for SMBs and hosting providers.
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