Malware Lab

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

12/02/2020

1 min read
- Decryptors
Ransomware meets sextortion: this ransomware demands explicit pics to unlock your data

We just released an updated decryptor for the "Ransomwared" strain of ransomware.
11/02/2020

3 min read
- Ransomware
Report: The cost of ransomware in 2020. A country-by-country analysis

What is the economic impact of ransomware? This report looks at the numbers and costs on a country-by-country basis.
03/02/2020

4 min read
- Ransomware
Warning to law firms: a ransomware group is stealing data and posting it online

A ransomware group is stealing law firms' data and posting it online.
30/01/2020

11 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware predicted to target U.S. 2020 election – and local governments are not prepared

This report examines how ransomware groups could exploit local governments to influence, disrupt and undermine the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
23/01/2020

7 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware data exfiltration detection and mitigation strategies

Find out how data theft works and discover proven strategies and technologies organizations can employ to detect and mitigate data exfiltration.
26/12/2019

1 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases new decryptor for ChernoLocker ransomware

We just released a new decryption tool for the ChernoLocker ransomware strain.
19/12/2019

6 min read
- Ransomware
How ransomware spreads: 9 most common infection methods and how to stop them

How does ransomware spread? We take a look at the most common ways ransomware propagates and how you can prevent ransomware from infecting your system.
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.
02/12/2019

5 min read
- Ransomware
The history of Ransomware: A supervillain 30 years in the making

December 2019 marks Ransomware’s 30th birthday. Explore the evolution of Ransomware and the superheroes who dedicate their lives to fighting the supervillain.