Emsisoft earns VB100 in August 2019 tests
The VB100 is a certification designed to test the malware detection capabilities of endpoint security solutions. Virus Bulletin, the independent security experts behind the VB100, have released [...]
The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Even when public agencies and companies hit by ransomware could recover their files on their own, insurers prefer to pay the ransom. Why? The [...]
Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the Syrk ransomware
The Emsisoft malware team has just released a new free decryption tool for the Syrk ransomware strain, which was first brought to our attention by @Leotpsc. If you have been infected with this [...]
To pay or not to pay ransomware: A cost-benefit analysis of paying the ransom
As ransomware continues to rattle the world, organizations are slowly tightening up their security practices in an effort to stop ransomware at the point of infection. But here’s the thing: [...]
Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the JSWorm 4.0 ransomware
The Emsisoft malware team has just released a free decryptor for the JSWorm 4.0 ransomware. Thanks to Francesco Muroni who helped crack it. If you have been infected with this ransomware, please [...]
New in 2019.7: Local traffic relay to proxy and cache updates
The biggest change in 2019.7 is the introduction of a new relay feature designed to help people with multiple Emsisoft-protected devices reduce unnecessary Internet traffic. Emsisoft’s [...]
