Ransomware

Apr 21, 2020

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.

Apr 16, 2020

6 min read

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.

Mar 5, 2020

3 min read

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.

Feb 11, 2020

The cost of ransomware in 2021_ a country-by-country analysis

3 min read

Report: The cost of ransomware in 2020. A country-by-country analysis

What is the economic impact of ransomware? This report looks at the numbers and costs on a country-by-country basis.

Feb 3, 2020

4 min read

Warning to law firms: a ransomware group is stealing data and posting it online

A ransomware group is stealing law firms' data and posting it online.

Jan 30, 2020

11 min read

Ransomware predicted to target U.S. 2020 election – and local governments are not prepared

This report examines how ransomware groups could exploit local governments to influence, disrupt and undermine the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Jan 23, 2020

7 min read

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.

Dec 26, 2019

1 min read

Emsisoft releases new decryptor for ChernoLocker ransomware

We just released a new decryption tool for the ChernoLocker ransomware strain.

Dec 19, 2019

6 min read

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.

Dec 12, 2019

16 min read

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.