Malware Lab - Emsisoft | Cybersecurity Blog https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/category/malware-lab/ Straight-talking security advice from the Malware Experts Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:22:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-icon_eam-32x32.png Malware Lab - Emsisoft | Cybersecurity Blog https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/category/malware-lab/ 32 32 The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2023 https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/44987/the-state-of-ransomware-in-the-u-s-report-and-statistics-2023/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:49:02 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=44987 The U.S. was bombarded by financially-motivated ransomware attacks throughout 2023. This report looks at the numbers, the costs, and why a ban on ransom payments may be the only solution.

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]]> Cybersecurity predictions for 2024. What the experts expect. https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/44909/cybersecurity-predictions-for-2024-what-the-experts-expect/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:15:16 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=44909 To find out what may be in store in 2024, we asked some of the best and brightest minds in cybersecurity for their predictions. Here's what they had to say.

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]]> The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2022 https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/43258/the-state-of-ransomware-in-the-us-report-and-statistics-2022/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:27:10 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=43258 This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of ransomware attacks in the United States, with a focus on the government, education, and healthcare sectors. It includes insights and statistical data on the frequency, impact, and trends of ransomware attacks in these sectors in 2022.

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]]> What is Zero Click Hacking & How to Prevent It https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/43392/zero-click/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:51:46 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=43392 What are zero click hacks? Read our guide to learn how zero click attacks work and how to prevent zero click exploits from harming your business.

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]]> What is Clickjacking & How to Prevent Attacks https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/43394/clickjacking/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:13:46 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=43394 What is clickjacking? Read our guide to learn about types of clickjacking attacks and how to prevent clickjacking vulnerability in your business.

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]]> Ransomware cost US Local Governments $623 Million in 2021, but fewer incidents in 2022 https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/41518/ransomware-cost-us-local-governments-623-million-in-2021-but-fewer-incidents-in-2022/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:18:06 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=41518 Ransomware cost the US public sector more than $500 million in 2021, but there have been fewer attacks in 2022. This report breaks down the numbers.

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]]> Ransomware group ups pressure on victims with new extortion tactic https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/41331/ransomware-group-pressure-victim-with-new-tactic/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:25:55 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=41331 The Alphv ransomware group, also known as BlackCat, has come up with an innovative new strategy to put additional pressure on victims.

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]]> Ransomware profile: RansomExx https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/41027/ransomware-profile-ransomexx/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:50:33 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=41027 A comprehensive profile of the RansomExx ransomware strain.

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]]> Ransomware Profile: ALPHV https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/40931/ransomware-profile-alphv/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:52:53 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=40931 A comprehensive profile of the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware strain.

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]]> Ransomware statistics for 2021: Year in summary https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/40833/ransomware-statistics-for-2021-year-in-summary/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:04 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=40833 Ransomware statistics for 2021. We explore the defining ransomware trends of the year, the most prolific ransomware variants and the countries that were most heavily impacted.

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]]> The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2021 https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/40813/the-state-of-ransomware-in-the-us-report-and-statistics-2021/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:09:45 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=40813 The US public sector continued to be bombarded by financially-motivated ransomware attacks throughout 2021. This report looks at the numbers and the costs.

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]]> Ransomware statistics for 2021: Q4 report https://www.emsisoft.com/en/blog/40786/ransomware-statistics-for-2021-q4-report/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 03:14:24 +0000 https://blog.emsisoft.com/?p=40786 This report analyses the ransomware trends of Q4 2021. Discover the most common ransomware strains and which countries were most heavily impacted.

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