What is Emsisoft?
Emsisoft is an Austrian cybersecurity company providing anti-malware and endpoint security solutions with a particular specialization in ransomware protection and removal. Their URL reputation service is built into Emsisoft Anti-Malware and Emsisoft Business Security, and their scan engine contributes results to VirusTotal. Emsisoft is known for their careful, researcher-driven approach to threat classification.
Why Emsisoft flags legitimate domains
- Emsisoft's behaviour-based detection engine identified malicious activity linked to your domain
- Your domain appeared in ransomware infrastructure analysis conducted by Emsisoft researchers
- A URL on your site was identified in malware samples analysed by Emsisoft's lab
- Your domain was included in threat intelligence feeds consumed by Emsisoft
- Shared hosting or CDN infrastructure linked your domain to known-malicious resources
What a listing means for your business
Emsisoft's VirusTotal integration means their detection is publicly visible and contributes to your domain's overall reputation score. Emsisoft's credibility in the security research community means their flags are taken seriously by analysts reviewing VirusTotal results.
How BrandsDefender gets you delisted
We verify that your domain is clean, prepare the evidence Emsisoft needs, file the false positive dispute through the right channel and follow up until the flag is removed. No cure, no pay.
Frequently asked questions
Does Emsisoft contribute to VirusTotal?
Yes, Emsisoft is an integrated scanner on VirusTotal. Their detection adds to your detection count and is publicly visible. Emsisoft's flags are considered reliable signals by security analysts, giving their detections outsized influence.
How do I report a false positive to Emsisoft?
Emsisoft has a dedicated false positive reporting process for URL and domain listings. Our team prepares the correct submission, includes evidence of clean scanning, and follows up with Emsisoft's security team until removal is confirmed.