Malware Lab

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

11/04/2019

2 min read
- Decrypters
- Ransomware
Emsisoft used decrypter on CryptoPokemon ransomware… It’s super effective!

Emsisoft researchers have released a free decrypter for the CryptoPokemon ransomware. Download it here.
10/03/2019

2 min read
Emsisoft releases a free decrypter for BigBobRoss Ransomware

Our research team has uncovered a new ransomware campaign that seems to target Comcast Business users.
10/12/2018

3 min read
- Security Alerts
Emotet trojan is back with a vengeance

Emotet is back. The infamous trojan now features an all-new email harvesting module that is helping malware authors create scarily realistic malicious emails.
17/11/2018

3 min read
- Security Alerts
Beware: New wave of malware spreads via ISO file email attachments

We’ve seen a spike in malware concealed in ISO file email attachments. Learn more about this new threat and how you can protect yourself against ISO malware.
18/06/2018

9 min read
- Malware Lab
- Manual Malware Removal
How to Perform Manual PUP Removal

Emsisoft’s security experts are once again sharing their malware removal know-how in the second installment of our Malware Removal Series! In this blog post, our Lead Malware Analysts focus on the safe manual removal of Potentially Unwanted Program, also known as PUPs.
15/05/2018

9 min read
- Malware Lab
- Manual Malware Removal
The Basics of Manual Malware Identification and Removal

Emsisoft’s security experts are sharing their malware removal know-how in our new Malware Removal Series! In this blog post, our Lead Malware Analysts give us an introduction to malware identification and removal.
15/08/2017

8 min read
- Emsisoft News
- Ransomware
Spotlight on ransomware: Ransomware payment methods

Are bitcoin and the blockchain to blame for the recent explosion in ransomware? Explore the payment methods that are supporting the new wave of cybercrime.
12/07/2017

5 min read
- Decrypters
- Ransomware
Decrypt latest Nemucod ransomware with Emsisoft’s free decrypter

The latest Nemucod ransomware variant, dubbed NemucodAES, is trying to make a mark. Emsisoft's free decrypter is here to help free your files.
11/07/2017

7 min read
- Ransomware
Petya ransomware analysis: How the attack unfolded

As the dust settles, we revisit Petya ransomware to assess the impact it has had, what the motivation was behind it, and why so many high profile companies were still caught by surprise.
27/06/2017

6 min read
- Ransomware
Petya ransomware variant attacks computers worldwide

A Petya ransomware variant is attacking computer networks worldwide, using the same NSA exploits as Wannacry. Emsisoft's Lab team analyzes the latest threat in detail.