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Security Essentials
New to computer security? Then this collection of articles are a great starting point to make sure you're safe online.
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Spotlight on Ransomware
This multi-part series covers all aspects of ransomware: from infection vectors, encryption, and payment to the best way of removing ransomware once on the system.
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Emsisoft Protection Layers
Find out how each of Emsisoft's protection layers works to create the best possible anti-malware security solution for you.
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Malware 101
From adware to zombie botnets, discover all there is to know about malware threats lurking online.
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Manual Malware Removal
Explore manual malware removal tips and techniques with Emsisoft's resident Security Experts and Lead Malware Analysts.
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Commentaries
A security engineer's take on widespread online security misconceptions and myths.
- Emsisoft’s free ransomware removal tools save users more than $500 million
- Antivirus is just snake oil and harms your security! Yeah, nah.
- How many viruses are created by anti-virus companies?
- Why antivirus uses so much RAM – And why that is actually a good thing!
- Antivirus software: protecting your files at the price of your privacy
- Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Anti-PUP? What is Emsisoft really?
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Odd Stories
While online security is a serious issue, we still come across odd and funny stories along the way that are too good not to share.
- Fabiansomware: when hackers lose it
- Protect Your Computer…With Nail Polish?
- When the tables turn and hackers cry for help
- Malware in sex toys: How private is your playtime?
- The Inside Joke: Ransomware hackers need attention, too
- No honour among thieves: hackers who hack each other
- A Skype scam bot attempted to lure our CEO. This is what happened.
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Social Media Safety
How to stay away from scammers on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels.