Malware Lab

Malware security alerts, detailed malware analysis reports and ransomware decrypters straight from our industry experts at the Emsisoft Malware Lab.

11/05/2021

8 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware Profile: DarkSide

A comprehensive profile of the DarkSide ransomware strain.
27/04/2021

3 min read
- Ransomware
The cost of ransomware in 2021: A country-by-country analysis

This report examines the economic impact of ransomware, including ransom demands, the cost of downtime and the overall global cost of ransomware in 2021.
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.
14/04/2021

3 min read
- Ransomware
PSA: Severe bug in Babuk ransomware decryptor leads to data loss

Lack of error handling may lead Babuk ransomware victims to lose their precious data.
01/04/2021

7 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware Profile: Conti

A comprehensive profile of the Conti ransomware strain.
19/03/2021

3 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware statistics for 2020: Q4 report

Ransomware statistics for Q4 2020. This report explores the most common ransomware strains and countries most affected by ransomware in Q4 2020.
19/03/2021

3 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware statistics for 2020: Year in summary

High level ransomware statistics for 2020. This report analyzes the most common ransomware strains and countries most affected by ransomware in 2020.
15/02/2021

8 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware Profile: Egregor

A comprehensive profile of the Egregor ransomware strain.
15/02/2021

8 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware Profile: NetWalker

A comprehensive profile of the NetWalker ransomware strain.
11/02/2021

4 min read
- Ransomware
HelloKitty ransomware group likely responsible for CD Projekt attack. Here’s why.

In February 2021, video game company CD Projekt was hit by ransomware. A cybercrime group known as HelloKitty could be responsible for the attack.