Ransomware statistics for 2021: Year in summary

Ransomware statistics for 2021. We explore the defining ransomware trends of the year, the most prolific ransomware variants and the countries that were most heavily impacted.

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03/08/2022

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Ransomware cost US Local Governments $623 Million in 2021, but fewer incidents in 2022

Ransomware cost the US public sector more than $500 million in 2021, but there have been fewer attacks in 2022. This report breaks down the numbers.

01/08/2022

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New in 2022.8: New Emsisoft Remediation Kit

Introducing Emsisoft Remediation Kit: the best and easiest way to quickly remediate compromised systems.

18/07/2022

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What is EDR?

EDR tools can help organizations gain better visibility of their endpoints, automatically detect security threats and reduce incident response times.

13/07/2022

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Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in June 2022 tests

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 certification in June 2022 tests by independent testing group Virus Bulletin.

05/07/2022

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New in 2022.7: Syslog integration

This month's release includes a new integration module that provides a method to automatically feed security relevant event information to third party SIEM platforms like Splunk which can import standardized Syslog Common Event Format (CEF) data.

17/06/2022

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Ransomware group ups pressure on victims with new extortion tactic

The Alphv ransomware group, also known as BlackCat, has come up with an innovative new strategy to put additional pressure on victims.

15/06/2022

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Cybersecurity is about people, not technology

We explore why cybersecurity is more about people than technology, and what organizations can do to bring the all-important human element back into focus.

01/06/2022

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New in 2022.6: Multiple improvements and bug fixes

This month's release includes over 80 improvements and bugfixes across all areas of the Emsisoft endpoint protection platform.

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15/06/2022

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Cybersecurity is about people, not technology

We explore why cybersecurity is more about people than technology, and what organizations can do to bring the all-important human element back into focus.

21/04/2022

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How to protect the network from insider threats

Ransomware groups are using insiders to gain access to corporate networks. Get practical advice on how to protect your organization from insider threats.

21/03/2022

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Are cybercriminals really using fake QR codes to steal your financial information?

The FBI recently released a PSA to raise awareness of malicious QR codes. But how concerned should you really be about fake QR code attacks?

25/02/2022

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How to use Web Protection to prevent malware entering your PC

Web Protection intercepts malware before it touches your PC. Find out how it works and how you can tweak its settings to meet your specific needs.

18/01/2022

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The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2021

The US public sector continued to be bombarded by financially-motivated ransomware attacks throughout 2022. This report looks at the numbers and the costs.

24/10/2021