Malware Lab

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

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.
21/11/2019

2 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases a new decryptor for Hakbit ransomware

We just released a decryptor for the Hakbit ransomware strain.
19/11/2019

3 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases new decryptor for Jigsaw ransomware

We just released a new decryptor for Jigsaw ransomware.
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.
31/10/2019

2 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases new decryptor for Paradise ransomware

We just released a new decryptor for Paradise ransomware.