Senan Conrad, Author at Emsisoft

Senan Conrad

As a cybersecurity enthusiast, Senan specializes in giving readers insight into the ever-changing world of malware, and the ransomware scene in particular. When he's not tapping away at his keyboard, you can catch Senan drinking a good coffee or tinkering in his workshop.

Articles published by Senan Conrad

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14/01/2022

3 min read

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

Emsisoft Anti-Malware awarded VB100 in December 2021 tests

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

16/05/2016

5 min read

The big ‘R’: Ransomware. Why businesses and institutions are at risk and what to do about it

There is one reoccuring topic within the industry which eventually makes it into the news: Ransomware. Data blackmail is an easy way for criminal hackers to make money – with businesses being an easy target. Supermarkets, Wholesale, Petrol Stations – even hospitals are endangered and need to take the precaution of being prepared. At Emsisoft, we take this global threat more than serious – for years. What happens if ransomware happens, how it happens and what to do before and after – we’ve taken a deeper look in behind the scenes of cyber criminality nowadays and offer solutions and advice.

02/05/2016

4 min read

Three misconceptions surrounding firewalls

There's a common misconception that having a firewall installed is enough to protect your computer from hackers. In the old days, this might have been the case. However, nowadays, a firewall on its own will not give the average user enough protection from modern malware. Even if you have a good firewall installed, it is entirely possible for malware to be alive and well on your computer! Learn more about why it could be dangerous to assume a firewall will protect you.

21/04/2016

6 min read

5 reasons many seniors are afraid of the internet (and what you can do to help)

The story of 69 year old Albert and the steep learning curve he faces in learning to access the Internet.