Malware Lab

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

20/07/2020

5 min read
- Ransomware
How to secure RDP from ransomware attackers

COVID-19 has prompted a surge in the number of Internet-exposed RDP servers - and cybercriminals are seeking to capitalize on the opportunity.
13/07/2020

4 min read
- Ransomware
The chance of data being stolen in a ransomware attack is greater than one in ten.

Ransomware attacks in which data is both encrypted and stolen have become increasingly commonplace. In this report, we examine the likelihood of a ransomware attack also being a data breach.
08/07/2020

3 min read
- Ransomware
State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics for Q1 and Q2 2020

In Q1, the number of successful ransomware attacks on the US public declined month-over-month, but the downward trend is now starting to reverse. This report looks at the numbers in more details and breaks them down by sector.
04/06/2020

3 min read
- Ransomware
Spike in ransomware predicted as remote workers return to the office

We expect to see a spike in ransomware incidents as remote workers return to the office and connect compromised endpoints to the corporate network.
03/06/2020

3 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware statistics for 2020: Q1 report

Q1 2020 ransomware statistics. This report shows the most common ransomware strains and countries most affected by ransomware from January 1 to March 31, 2020
29/04/2020

8 min read
- Enterprise Security
- Ransomware
MSP Cybersecurity: Best practices for mitigating targeted ransomware attacks

Ransomware mitigation strategies for MSPs. Learn why ransomware groups target MSPs and what MSPs can do to secure internal and client endpoints.
21/04/2020

4 min read
- Ransomware
The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics for Q1 2020

In Q1 2020, the number of successful ransomware attacks on the US public sector declined significantly. This report examines the numbers and the reasons.
16/04/2020

6 min read
- Ransomware
Beyond the figures: Exploring the hidden costs of ransomware

This article highlights 10 ways ransomware has impacted the day-to-day lives of small businesses, employees, students and hospital patients around the world.
06/03/2020

1 min read
- Decryptors
PwndLocker ransomware decryption now available

We have developed a decryption solution for PwndLocker ransomware.
05/03/2020

3 min read
- Ransomware
Ransomware incidents should be treated as data breaches and immediately disclosed

Companies should disclose all ransomware incidents so that their clients and suppliers can prepare their own networks for sophisticated spearphishing attacks.