The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2025

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The attack you can’t see: How fileless malware works (and why Emsisoft catches it)

Fileless malware hides in memory and abuses legitimate Windows tools to evade detection, but its behavior still exposes it to modern defensive technologies.

Nov 20, 2025

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• Nov 20, 2025
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Mac Specific Threats and Analysis

This article breaks down the most common and dangerous macOS threats, how they spread, and what you can do to protect your system.

Nov 19, 2025

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Nov 10, 2025

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• Nov 10, 2025
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Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR Achieves 100% Detection in AVLab’s September 2025 Test

Emsisoft Blocks All Threats in AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation's September 2025 Test.

Oct 16, 2025

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• Oct 16, 2025
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Exclusions for files, folders and processes

Properly configured endpoint protection exclusions are essential for reducing false positives without creating vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.

Oct 6, 2025

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• Oct 6, 2025
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New in 2025.9: Maintenance release

This month's release includes security and performance improvements.

Sep 17, 2025

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• Sep 17, 2025
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Summer 2025 by the Numbers: Ransomware Statistics

Summer stats suggest relief, but the bigger picture shows ransomware isn’t cooling off. Learn more.

Sep 15, 2025

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• Sep 15, 2025
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Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR Maintains 100% Detection in AVLab’s July 2025 Test

Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR achieved 100% detection and rapid remediation in AVLab’s July 2025 malware test.

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Dec 17, 2025

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• Dec 17, 2025
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• Security Essentials

The attack you can’t see: How fileless malware works (and why Emsisoft catches it)

Fileless malware hides in memory and abuses legitimate Windows tools to evade detection, but its behavior still exposes it to modern defensive technologies.

Nov 20, 2025

5 min read

• Nov 20, 2025
• Protection Guides
• Security Essentials

Mac Specific Threats and Analysis

This article breaks down the most common and dangerous macOS threats, how they spread, and what you can do to protect your system.

Oct 16, 2025

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• Oct 16, 2025
• Commentaries
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Exclusions for files, folders and processes

Properly configured endpoint protection exclusions are essential for reducing false positives without creating vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.

Sep 17, 2025

5 min read

• Sep 17, 2025
• Commentaries
• Spotlight on Ransomware

Summer 2025 by the Numbers: Ransomware Statistics

Summer stats suggest relief, but the bigger picture shows ransomware isn’t cooling off. Learn more.

Sep 11, 2025

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• Sep 11, 2025
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• Malware 101

ClickFix Malware on macOS

A fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA led us to uncover a ClickFix attack that tricks users into pasting malicious commands, ultimately delivering macOS malware. Read about it here.

Jul 15, 2025

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• Jul 15, 2025
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Cloud-Based Protection vs Endpoint Protection

As cyber threats grow more complex, effective endpoint protection now relies on a hybrid approach that combines the speed of local detection with the scalability and insight of cloud-based technologies.

Malware Lab

Apr 17, 2025

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• Apr 17, 2025
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The State of Ransomware in Q1 2025

This article provides an in-depth look at ransomware activity in Q1 2025, highlighting attack trends, the most active threat groups, global impact, and the challenges of accurately tracking cybercrime.

Jan 9, 2025

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• Jan 9, 2025
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• Ransomware
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The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2024

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of ransomware attacks, with a focus on the impact on US government, education, and healthcare sectors. It includes insights gained from some of the major attacks in 2024.

Aug 16, 2024

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• Aug 16, 2024
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Ransomware Prevention Guide for Managed Service Providers

This comprehensive ransomware prevention guide outlines a strategic approach to preventing ransomware attacks, drawing upon industry best practices, compelling statistics, and expert insights.

Jan 2, 2024

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• Jan 2, 2024
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The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2023

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.

Enterprise Security

Aug 15, 2023

1 min read

• Aug 15, 2023
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Emsisoft’s 20th Anniversary Promotion Announcement

In August 2023 Emsisoft celebrates its 20th anniversary. To extend our appreciation to valued partners and customers, we offer a special 20th anniversary promotion. Click here to learn more.

Jul 31, 2023

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• Jul 31, 2023
• Enterprise Security
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New in 2023.8: Device management quick-tasks, passkeys authentication

New quick-tasks and bulk actions for device isolation, reboot, shutdown, system restore and uninstall protection. New passkeys authentication.

Mar 2, 2023

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• Mar 2, 2023
• Enterprise Security
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New in 2023.3: Improved SIEM integration

Improved SIEM integration options for source authentication and transport channel selection.