Malware Lab

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

11/10/2019

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

We just released a new free decryption tool for the Muhstick ransomware strain.
07/10/2019

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

We just released a new free decryption tool for the HildaCrypt ransomware strain.
03/10/2019

2 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases free decryptor for GalactiCrypter ransomware

We just released a free decryptor for the GalactiCrypter ransomware strain. Download it here.
01/10/2019

5 min read
- Ransomware
State of Ransomware in the U.S.: 2019 Report for Q1 to Q3

A report on publicly disclosed ransomware attacks on public entities, healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies and schools between Q1 and Q3 2019.
27/09/2019

1 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases free decryptor for Avest ransomware

Emsisoft has released a decryption tool for the Avest ransomware strain, which allows victims to unlock their files for free.
26/09/2019

5 min read
- Ransomware
Why are cybercriminals disguising wipers as ransomware?

We’ve seen an increase in cybercriminals disguising destructive malware as ransomware. What’s the motivation behind these attacks?
25/09/2019

3 min read
- Decryptors
Emsisoft releases free decryptor for WannaCryFake ransomware

Emsisoft has released a new decryption tool for the FakeWannaCry ransomware strain, which allows victims to recover their files for free.
20/09/2019

5 min read
- Ransomware
How to protect your company’s backups from ransomware

Backups are an important part of any ransomware disaster recovery plan - but how do you keep your backups safe?
26/08/2019

2 min read
- Decryptors
- Ransomware
Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the Syrk ransomware

Emsisoft has released a new free decryptor for the Syrk ransomware strain.
16/08/2019

1 min read
- Decryptors
- Ransomware
Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the JSWorm 4.0 ransomware

Emsisoft has released a new free decryptor for the JSWorm 4.0 ransomware.