Ransomware

Feb 12, 2016

3 min read

Decrypter for HydraCrypt and UmbreCrypt available

Emsisoft Labs successfully breaks encryption of newest ransomware families distributed via exploit kits.

Jan 11, 2016

4 min read

Ransomware for Hire: 3 Steps to Keeping Your Data Safe

Learn how to keep your data from being held hostage by Ransom32, the newest ransomware.

Jan 1, 2016

6 min read

Meet Ransom32: The first JavaScript ransomware

Using modern web-based technologies for ransomware: malware writers are attempting to adopt the Software-as-a-service (SaaS) model for their own nefarious purposes...

Dec 29, 2015

2 min read

Strong indications that ransomware devs don’t like Emsisoft

A variant of the Radamant ransomware uses the domain name "emisoftsucked" and strings such as emisoft f**kedbastardsihateyou in the code. You have to see this!

Dec 22, 2015

5 min read

How it’s done right: Emsisoft’s Behavior Blocker vs. 20 crypto ransomware families

Crypto ransomware turns out to be threat number 1 in 2015 again. It encrypts all your document files and forces you to pay a ransom to get them back.

Sep 8, 2015

2 min read

Ransomware hacks Android’s front-facing camera to take embarrassing photos

An app called Adult Player has been taking photos of unsuspecting victims through their device's front-facing camera. Learn how to remove and avoid Android-based ransomware.

Aug 5, 2015

2 min read

Beware! That Windows 10 update message could be ransomware in disguise

Are you waiting for your Windows 10 update? If so, you're a target for ransomware!

Jun 6, 2015

4 min read

Ransomware “Locker” automatically decrypts all affected files, after its creator is struck by conscience

Locker, a new ransomware variant was discovered last month. In a surprising turn of events the creator of the ransomware actually posted a public apology and promised to automatically decrypt files on affected systems.

May 20, 2015

2 min read

Malvertising makes use of the Magnitude exploit kit to deliver ransomware

Malvertising networks lead users to ransomware using the Magnitude exploit kit. CryptoWall 3.0 is the first malware dropped.

May 5, 2015

12 min read

PClock turns your WordPress blog into a malware command center

The ransomware PCLock started out as a rather simplistic Cryptolocker copycat, but has since evolved significantly with many variants and more advanced encryption methods.

Decrypter for HydraCrypt and UmbreCrypt available

Ransomware for Hire: 3 Steps to Keeping Your Data Safe

Meet Ransom32: The first JavaScript ransomware

Strong indications that ransomware devs don’t like Emsisoft

How it’s done right: Emsisoft’s Behavior Blocker vs. 20 crypto ransomware families

Ransomware hacks Android’s front-facing camera to take embarrassing photos

Beware! That Windows 10 update message could be ransomware in disguise

Ransomware “Locker” automatically decrypts all affected files, after its creator is struck by conscience

Malvertising makes use of the Magnitude exploit kit to deliver ransomware

PClock turns your WordPress blog into a malware command center

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