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More than 30 years later, ESET remains at the forefront of cybersecurity research, operating 13 R&D centers across the world that analyze, monitor and anticipate new threats. In recent years alone, ESET researchers have made a number of significant discoveries that shed light on various malicious campaigns orchestrated by the world’s most advanced threat actors. They have also identified multiple high-impact vulnerabilities in third-party products and services.

Over the years, ESET’s experts have assisted law enforcement with disruptions of several notorious cybercrime operations. They also frequently present at leading industry conferences and are among the most referenced contributors to the MITRE ATT&CK® knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques.

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ESET Warns of New Vulnerability Affecting IE

ESET Warns of New Vulnerability Affecting IE

ESET Warns of New Vulnerability Affecting IE

As of this writing we have not seen malicious code exploiting this vulnerability, but that does not mean it will not happen.

ESET Research15 Sep 2006


What is a Behavior Blocker?

What is a Behavior Blocker?

What is a Behavior Blocker?

Scanners and behavior blockers both attempt to stop viruses, spyware and other bad programs. The approaches used by scanners and behavior blockers are complementary when a skilled user applies them.

ESET Research11 Sep 2006


Doesn't the EICAR test file look spiffy?

Doesn't the EICAR test file look spiffy?

Doesn't the EICAR test file look spiffy?

Nothing inside the file changed, but the file is no longer "The Anti-virus test file", it is now "The Anti-Virus or Anti-Malware test file". Why the change?

ESET Research09 Sep 2006


Good Tests are Important

Good Tests are Important

Good Tests are Important

There are several other factors in performing a test properly, however problems with samples and are consistently found in the really bad tests.

ESET Research07 Sep 2006


Don't Leave Your Goalie Alone On The Field!

Don't Leave Your Goalie Alone On The Field!

Don't Leave Your Goalie Alone On The Field!

Anti-virus software is a lot like a goalie. No matter how good the goalie is, if the other team gets enough shots on goal then one will make it into the net.

ESET Research01 Sep 2006


How Do You Test Anti-Virus For Unknown Virus Detection?

How Do You Test Anti-Virus For Unknown Virus Detection?

How Do You Test Anti-Virus For Unknown Virus Detection?

Well, there's a right way and a wrong way. Unfortunately ConsumerReports.org didn't know of ESET's NOD32 or the right way to test for unknown viruses either.

ESET Research16 Aug 2006


Is a Mac more secure than a PC running Windows?

Is a Mac more secure than a PC running Windows?

Is a Mac more secure than a PC running Windows?

The real answer is that there is no scientific data to support a claim that the Mac OS is a safer OS than Windows, and the truth is that it really is not the issue.

ESET Research11 Jul 2006


Excel Zero-Day Update

Excel Zero-Day Update

Excel Zero-Day Update

NOD32 now detects attempts to exploit the Excel vulnerability announced June 16th.

ESET Research18 Jun 2006


Excel Zero Day Exploit Reported...Have a (Win32)Bagle with it too

Excel Zero Day Exploit Reported...Have a (Win32)Bagle with it too

Excel Zero Day Exploit Reported...Have a (Win32)Bagle with it too

It's been a busy day in anti-virus land. There is a reported zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.

ESET Research16 Jun 2006