In 2024, the most common malware file type received worldwide via the web were Microsoft Windows .exe files, with 54 percent of detections, followed by .dll files. On the other hand, .html files were the most commonly received malware file type via e-mail.
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Check Point Software Technologies. (August 18, 2025). Most common malicious file types received globally via web and e-mail in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1238996/top-malware-by-file-type/
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