Ransomware statistics for 2021: Year in summary

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17/06/2022

2 min read

• Emsisoft News
• Ransomware

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

5 min read

• Commentaries
• Protection Guides

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

1 min read

• Product Updates

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.

18/05/2022

4 min read

• Enterprise Security

MSP vs MSSP: How to choose the right provider for your business

We explore the key differences between an MSP and MSSP and show you how to choose the right type of cybersecurity provider for your business needs.

03/05/2022

3 min read

• Enterprise Security
• Product Updates

New in 2022.5: New EDR Threat Hunting panel

A major improvement of our EDR solution as we’ve integrated osquery which makes it quick and easy to identify and eliminate risks in your environment.

21/04/2022

7 min read

• Protection Guides
• Security Essentials

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.

04/04/2022

3 min read

• Enterprise Security
• Product Updates

New in 2022.4: Endpoint Detection and Response Beta with deep threat insights

A major improvement of our EDR solution which now provides deep threat insights that allow you trace back the origin of a malware threat.

28/03/2022

2 min read

• Reviews & Awards

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in March 2022 tests

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in March 2022 certification tests by Virus Bulletin.

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Protection Guides

15/06/2022

5 min read

• Commentaries
• Protection Guides

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

7 min read

• Protection Guides
• Security Essentials

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

4 min read

• Protection Guides
• Security Essentials

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

5 min read

• Emsisoft Protection Layers

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

4 min read

• Commentaries
• Malware Lab
• Ransomware
• Spotlight on Ransomware

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

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.

Malware Lab

17/06/2022

2 min read

• Emsisoft News
• Ransomware

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.

23/03/2022

7 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware profile: RansomExx

A comprehensive profile of the RansomExx ransomware strain.

23/02/2022

8 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware Profile: ALPHV

A comprehensive profile of the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware strain.

18/01/2022

4 min read

• Commentaries
• Malware Lab
• Ransomware
• Spotlight on Ransomware

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.

Enterprise Security

18/05/2022

4 min read

• Enterprise Security

MSP vs MSSP: How to choose the right provider for your business

We explore the key differences between an MSP and MSSP and show you how to choose the right type of cybersecurity provider for your business needs.

03/05/2022

3 min read

• Enterprise Security
• Product Updates

New in 2022.5: New EDR Threat Hunting panel

A major improvement of our EDR solution as we’ve integrated osquery which makes it quick and easy to identify and eliminate risks in your environment.

04/04/2022

3 min read

• Enterprise Security
• Product Updates

New in 2022.4: Endpoint Detection and Response Beta with deep threat insights

A major improvement of our EDR solution which now provides deep threat insights that allow you trace back the origin of a malware threat.