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Emsisoft Malware Lab

The Emsisoft Malware Lab is a team of cybersecurity researchers that has created more than 60 free ransomware decryption tools and helped victims save hundreds of millions of dollars in ransom payments.

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12/12/2019

16 min read
- Ransomware
The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2019

In 2019, the U.S. experienced a tsunami of ransomware attacks that impacted at least 966 government, healthcare providers and educational establishments. This report examines the effects, the costs the causes and actions that can be taken to combat the problem.
09/12/2019

3 min read
- Ransomware
Caution! Ryuk Ransomware decryptor damages larger files, even if you pay

PSA: the Ryuk decryption tool contains bugs which can cause data loss. Back up your encrypted files before using it, or use our Ryuk decryptor instead.
06/11/2019

3 min read
- Malware Lab
- Ransomware
Seasonal ransomware highlights the need for better reporting and information sharing

It seems that ransomware may be seasonal. Understanding this trend could help organizations better protect themselves.
18/10/2019

4 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases new decryptor for STOP Djvu ransomware

We just released a new free decryption tool for the STOP Djvu ransomware strain.
15/10/2019

7 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware statistics for 2019: Q2 to Q3 report

This report contains important ransomware statistics for Q2 to Q3 2019, including the most common ransomware strains and the most targeted countries.

Emsisoft Malware Lab

Articles published by Emsisoft Malware Lab

The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2019

Caution! Ryuk Ransomware decryptor damages larger files, even if you pay

Seasonal ransomware highlights the need for better reporting and information sharing

Emsisoft releases new decryptor for STOP Djvu ransomware

Ransomware statistics for 2019: Q2 to Q3 report