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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.

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.

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.

04/10/2021

2 min read

• Emsisoft News
• Product Updates

New in 2021.10: Introducing MITRE ATT&CK malware behavior patterns

The new Incidents panel in MyEmsisoft now provides information on which behavior patterns are used by alerted threats.

21/09/2021

4 min read

• Ransomware

How to limit your personal data exposure when a company is hit with ransomware

Ransomware incidents often involve the release of sensitive personal data. As a consumer, you can’t stop the attacks, but there are ways to limit your exposure.

21/09/2021

2 min read

• Reviews & Awards

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in July 2021 tests

Emsisoft Anti-Malware was awarded VB100 certification in the July 2021 tests by independent testing body Virus Bulletin.

21/09/2021

2 min read

• Reviews & Awards

Emsisoft Business Security awarded ‘Excellent’ badge in July 2021 tests by AVLab

Emsisoft Business Security awarded ‘Excellent’ badge in July 2021 tests by independent security software testing group AVLab.

20/09/2021

8 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware Profile: BlackMatter

A comprehensive profile of the BlackMatter ransomware strain.

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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

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.

21/09/2021

4 min read

• Ransomware

How to limit your personal data exposure when a company is hit with ransomware

Ransomware incidents often involve the release of sensitive personal data. As a consumer, you can’t stop the attacks, but there are ways to limit your exposure.

20/09/2021

8 min read

• Malware Lab
• Ransomware

Ransomware Profile: BlackMatter

A comprehensive profile of the BlackMatter ransomware strain.

02/08/2021

4 min read

• Ransomware

The ransomware recovery process takes longer than you think

Ransomware recovery is a time-consuming process. We discuss why it takes longer than expected for businesses to recover from a ransomware attack.

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.