No More Ransom, a global anti-ransomware initiative, announces ESET as new partner
A global leader in information security software has been announced as the latest No More Ransom partner, an international initiative between Europol, the Dutch National Police, and major cybersecurity organizations fighting against ransomware. The collaborative project helps victims of ransomware attacks recover their personal data and has so far managed to decrypt the infected computers of 72,000 victims worldwide.
With its 130 partners, the No More Ransom online portal hosts a collection of 59 free decryption tools from multiple security software vendors, covering 91 ransomware families. Users worldwide can access the tools for free to recover data held hostage by ransomware attacks. Launched in 2016, No More Ransom decryption tools have so far kept around USD 22 million out of the pockets of cybercriminals.
ESET has long been helping ransomware victims recover encrypted data, its decryption tools having previously been downloaded over 250,000 times. Two of these tools will also be available to a wider audience through the free, centralized, and user-friendly platform of No More Ransom.
Ransomware has grown to become one of the largest cyber threats facing businesses and consumers, and the rise of GandCrab and SamSam in 2018 has shown how the threat continues to grow and adapt. One report recently revealed 40% of all successful malware-based attacks involve ransomware.
The No More Ransom project recognizes that the fight against ransomware requires a joint effort. ESET’s involvement represents its ongoing commitment to partner with law enforcement to fight cybercrime and allow everyone to enjoy safer technology.
ESET has previously collaborated with law enforcement agencies in large takedowns of malicious infrastructure, including the Gamarue malware family’s disruption. This global collaboration between the public and private sectors involved Microsoft, the FBI, Interpol, and Europol. ESET also worked with various international organizations to uncover Operation Windigo, a widespread cybercriminal operation that seized control of tens of thousands of Unix servers. The company partnered with law enforcement bodies and Google in the disruption of 3ve, a major online ad fraud operation.
ESET’s latest partnership will continue its commitment to collaborating with law enforcement and industry partners to create a safer digital world. Visit No More Ransom’s website for more information about the project, and find out more about ESET at https://www.eset.com/.
