A recent PC Gamer report reveals a staggering figure: 225 billion cyberattacks are happening every single day. That equals nearly 2.6 million attacks every second. While gamers are a primary target, this surge is a clear signal that anyone connected to the internet is more vulnerable than ever before.
The data, presented by cybersecurity firm Surfshark, should serve as a wake-up call. The frequency, speed, and sophistication of modern cyber threats are growing rapidly. Whether you are running a small business, a healthcare organization, a city office, or a manufacturing firm, the attack surface is growing—and so is the risk.
For years, organizations have leaned heavily on the "Detect and Respond" approach to cybersecurity. This model is built around the idea that breaches are inevitable, so it is best to focus on finding them quickly and responding efficiently. But today’s cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence, multi-pronged attacks, and stealthy malware that can slip right past traditional defenses.
As highlighted in the PC Gamer article, by the time a threat is detected, damage has often already occurred. This approach is proving inadequate in the face of sophisticated, fast-moving threats.
Real-world consequences are piling up. From ransomware lockdowns to data theft and financial loss, organizations across industries are experiencing major fallout. And it often happens faster than most teams can respond.
The time has come to move from reacting to preventing. That shift starts with AppGuard.
AppGuard is a proven endpoint protection solution that has been used for over a decade, including in U.S. government environments. Now available for commercial use, AppGuard works by isolating and containing threats before they can execute. It prevents unauthorized actions at the process level, effectively shutting down attacks before they begin.
Unlike conventional tools that depend on threat detection or signature databases, AppGuard doesn’t need to recognize the malware. It simply blocks it from carrying out actions that could harm your system, regardless of how new or sophisticated the threat may be.
This approach makes AppGuard highly effective against zero-day exploits, fileless attacks, ransomware, and even AI-generated malware. It also reduces alert fatigue for security teams and does not rely on constant updates or cloud connections.
The numbers are clear: 225 billion cyberattacks every day. This is not just a trend. It is a constant, accelerating threat.
Continuing to rely solely on "Detect and Respond" solutions leaves your business exposed. A single incident can result in operational downtime, lost revenue, and long-term reputational damage.
Prevention is no longer optional. It is essential.
At CHIPS, we help business owners protect their organizations with AppGuard. We believe that the key to surviving today’s threat landscape is to prevent attacks from executing in the first place.
If you are ready to learn how AppGuard can help protect your business from the kinds of threats outlined in the PC Gamer article, reach out to us. It is time to shift your cybersecurity strategy from "Detect and Respond" to "Isolation and Containment."
Let’s have a conversation about how CHIPS and AppGuard can secure your future.
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