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14/01/2022

3 min read

• Ransomware

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q4 report

This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q4 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

04/01/2022

2 min read

• Reviews & Awards

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in December 2021 tests

Emsisoft Anti-Malware earns VB100 certification in December 2021 tests by Virus Bulletin.

03/01/2022

1 min read

• Product Updates

New in 2022.1: Improved user interfaces on desktop and in web app

Both, the Emsisoft endpoint protection software as well as the entire web app come with a major design and usability update.

13/12/2021

5 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Forget the dark web: ransomware gangs weaponize social media to pressure victims

Ransomware groups are using social media channels to promote their attacks and put more pressure on victims to pay the ransom.

09/12/2021

15 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Cyber security predictions for 2022. What the experts expect.

Cyber security predictions for 2022. We reached out to a selection experts to get their predictions about the developments we can expect to see in 2022.

02/12/2021

1 min read

• Product Updates

New in 2021.12: Refinement of protection

We added more details to the redesigned user interface and also made improvements to the EDR functionality.

02/12/2021

4 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q3 report

This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q3 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

04/11/2021

1 min read

• Emsisoft News
• Product Updates

New in 2021.11: Redesigned user interface

This month's release represents an intermediate step towards a complete design overhaul. There is more to come.

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Protection Guides

24/10/2021

7 min read

• Commentaries
• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Hitting the BlackMatter gang where it hurts: In the wallet

A bug in BlackMatter's encryption enabled us to help victims recover their data and avoiding tens of millions of dollars in ransom demands.

03/06/2021

4 min read

• Emsisoft Protection Layers

How Emsisoft prevents ransomware attacks

We explore Emsisoft’s ransomware protection layers and how they work together to detect and stop ransomware before it can encrypt your files.

23/04/2021

4 min read

• Ransomware
• Security Essentials

What is extortionware?

Ransomware groups use extortionware to nullify backups and pressure victims into paying. Find out how extortionware works and how you can protect your company.

01/04/2021

6 min read

• Malware 101
• Security Essentials

Drive-by downloads: Can you get malware just from visiting a website?

A drive-by download refers to the download of malicious software to your device without your consent. Learn how to protect your system from this threat.

18/03/2021

7 min read

• Emsisoft Protection Layers
• Security Essentials

How we use the Swiss cheese model to prevent malware infections

The Swiss cheese model is a useful way of visualizing how accidents occur and why layered protection is critical for preventing both COVID and malware.

26/02/2021

7 min read

• Protection Guides
• Security Essentials

Fresh start: 5 simple things you can do today to protect your privacy online

Data collection practices have made it more challenging to protect your digital identity, but it’s still possible to maintain a good level of privacy online.

Malware Lab

14/01/2022

3 min read

• Ransomware

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q4 report

This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q4 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

13/12/2021

5 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Forget the dark web: ransomware gangs weaponize social media to pressure victims

Ransomware groups are using social media channels to promote their attacks and put more pressure on victims to pay the ransom.

09/12/2021

15 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Cyber security predictions for 2022. What the experts expect.

Cyber security predictions for 2022. We reached out to a selection experts to get their predictions about the developments we can expect to see in 2022.

02/12/2021

4 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q3 report

This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q3 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

Enterprise Security

02/03/2021

3 min read

• Emsisoft News
• Enterprise Security
• Product Updates

New in 2021.3: Improved Browser Security and new Business Emergency Kit licenses

The improved Emsisoft Emergency Kit - the world's first and only fully portable dual-engine malware scanner - gets new commercial license plans. Emsisoft Browser Security allow and block lists can now be managed through the main application and the Management Console.

29/04/2020

8 min read

• Enterprise Security
• Ransomware

MSP Cybersecurity: Best practices for mitigating targeted ransomware attacks

Ransomware mitigation strategies for MSPs. Learn why ransomware groups target MSPs and what MSPs can do to secure internal and client endpoints.

22/02/2020

4 min read

• Enterprise Security

How to use a Group Policy Object to block access to USB storage devices

Step-by-step instructions on how to use Group Policy Objects to block the use of unauthorized USB storage devices.