Dec 10, 2013 6 min read Dec 10, 2013 Malware Lab Viruses that went viral: Conficker worm Since the dawn of personalized computing there have been literally millions of viruses, and yet only a select few have truly “gone viral.” In recent years, one of the most infectious among these has been the Conficker worm, which at its peak in 2008 managed to infect 7 million computers worldwide. Among the infected were […]
Mar 8, 2012 7 min read Mar 8, 2012 Protection Guides Do you know your worms from your trojans? Malware vs Viruses: What’s the difference? What are the key differences between a virus and malware? The Emsisoft team explores them here.
Jun 1, 2011 4 min read Jun 1, 2011 Commentaries Malware Lab How many viruses are created by anti-virus companies? Emsisoft's CEO proves that it's virtually impossible for antivirus companies to be responsible for the amount of viruses and malware.
Nov 7, 2001 1 min read Nov 7, 2001 Uncategorized EN Why trojans are often called viruses… Definition “VIRUS“: A virus is a programm that adds itself to a file and forms a modified .exe-file – that’s why you can’t recognize it as a virus file at first sight or remove from the file system. The most common charactaristic of a virus is that it is able to spread itself on its […]
Feb 13, 2024 7 min read Feb 13, 2024 Protection Guides Security Essentials The Complete Guide to Advanced Persistent Threats APT attacks are on the rise, posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the anatomy of these threats and the defense mechanisms your business needs.
Jul 21, 2023 9 min read Jul 21, 2023 Protection Guides Security Essentials The Art of Deception: Unmasking Social Engineering Attacks Discover the intricate web of deception in the world of cybersecurity. From phishing to pretexting, learn how social engineering attacks play on human emotions and how you can guard against them with Emsisoft
May 16, 2023 9 min read May 16, 2023 Protection Guides Security Essentials The Trojan Horse Virus: Understanding the Silent Threat Emsisoft's latest guide dives into the world of trojan viruses, highlighting their modus operandi and presenting actionable insights on prevention. Equip your business with the knowledge and tools necessary to fend off these covert cyber threats.
Jul 6, 2022 7 min read Jul 6, 2022 Protection Guides Security Essentials How to Remove a Virus from Your Computer Need to know how to remove a virus from a computer? Read our step-by-step guide on getting rid of malware and how to prevent it in the future. ✓ Click here!
Feb 25, 2022 5 min read Feb 25, 2022 Emsisoft Protection Layers How to use Web Protection to prevent malware entering your PC Web Protection intercepts malware before it touches your PC. Find out how it works and how you can tweak its settings to meet your specific needs.
Dec 29, 2020 2 min read Dec 29, 2020 Emsisoft News Reviews & Awards Emsisoft earns BEST+++ rating in CheckLab’s Advanced-In-The-Wild Test Emsisoft Business Security was awarded the BEST+++ badge in CheckLab’s November 2020 Advanced In The Wild Test.
Aug 31, 2020 2 min read Aug 31, 2020 Reviews & Awards Emsisoft scores 100% in CheckLab’s Advanced In The Wild Malware Test Emsisoft Business Security blocks and detects 100% of malware in CheckLab’s July 2020 Advanced In The Wild Malware Test.
Jun 17, 2020 2 min read Jun 17, 2020 Reviews & Awards Emsisoft awarded Best+++ badge in March-April 2020 tests by AVLab Emsisoft Business Security and Emsisoft Anti-Malware were awarded the Best+++ badge in the March-April 2020 “Three Security Test” by AVLab.
May 20, 2019 13 min read May 20, 2019 Malware 101 How to check if my computer has a virus: Top 10 symptoms of malware infection Is your PC showing signs of a computer virus? Here are the 10 most common symptoms of malware and how you can keep your PC clean from future malware infections.
Dec 19, 2018 5 min read Dec 19, 2018 Malware 101 Why is my laptop fan so loud? Malware could be to blame Has your laptop started running hotter than usual? Find out why your laptop is overheating and what you can do to fix the problem.
Aug 17, 2018 2 min read Aug 17, 2018 Emsisoft News Reviews & Awards Emsisoft wins international award for ransomware removal Emsisoft Emergency Kit wins Gold 2018 International Stevie Award for Best Ransomware Removal Tool
Apr 24, 2018 2 min read Apr 24, 2018 Reviews & Awards Emsisoft Receives Top Award in AV-Comparatives Malware Test AV-Comparatives has released the results of its first Malware Test for 2018 and we’re happy to announce that Emsisoft has won the Advanced+ Award!
Mar 14, 2018 9 min read Mar 14, 2018 Commentaries Enterprise Security Malware 101 Antivirus is just snake oil and harms your security! Yeah, nah. Many writers over the years have insisted that antivirus software causes more harm than good. While there is a grain of truth to these claims, things are not quite as black and white as they seem. We show you an insider's perspective.
Oct 25, 2017 8 min read Oct 25, 2017 Security Essentials How to get a job in cybersecurity Thinking about starting a career in cybersecurity? Get insider knowledge on how to get started in this exciting and rapidly growing industry.
Sep 29, 2017 8 min read Sep 29, 2017 Malware 101 Trojan horse removal: Protecting Troy Trojan horse malware are the masters of disguise, but with a bit of preparation it’s possible to see through their camouflage and prevent them infecting your computer.
Jul 21, 2017 5 min read Jul 21, 2017 Protection Guides What is a computer worm and how does it spread? Find out what computer worms are, how computer worms spread and what you can do to prevent this malware from infecting your system.