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Research has been at the core of ESET and its technology since the company's inception. The journey began in 1987, when ESET co-founders Miroslav Trnka and Peter Paško uncovered one of the world's first computer viruses, which they named "Vienna" and wrote a program to detect it. Many other discoveries quickly followed.

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 Research

New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies

New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies

ESET Research

New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies

Security researchers at ESET have released new research today into the activities of the notorious Turla cyberespionage group.

Graham Cluley30 Aug 2017


ESET Research

Gamescom 2017: It’s all fun and games until black hats step in

Gamescom 2017: It’s all fun and games until black hats step in

ESET Research

Gamescom 2017: It’s all fun and games until black hats step in

ESET researchers have discovered a new sneaky malware threat named Joao, targeting gamers worldwide.

Tomáš Gardoň22 Aug 2017


ESET Research

ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor

ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor

ESET Research

ESET’s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor

Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.

Editor28 Jul 2017


ESET Research, Mobile Security

Malware found lurking behind every app at alternative Android store

Malware found lurking behind every app at alternative Android store

ESET Research, Mobile Security

Malware found lurking behind every app at alternative Android store

ESET researchers have discovered an Android app store distributing malware on a mass scale.

Peter Stancik25 Jul 2017


ESET Research

Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012

Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012

ESET Research

Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012

Since the beginning of 2017, ESET has been conducting an investigation into a complex threat mainly targeting Russia and Ukraine. Stantinko has stood out.

Frédéric Vachon and Matthieu Faou20 Jul 2017


ESET Research, Critical Infrastructure, Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Everything you need to know about the latest variant of Petya

Everything you need to know about the latest variant of Petya

ESET Research, Critical Infrastructure, Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Everything you need to know about the latest variant of Petya

The latest global cyberattack, detected by ESET as Win32 / Diskcoder.C, considered a variant of Petya, once again highlights the reality outdated systems and insufficient security solutions are still widespread.

Diego Perez06 Jul 2017


Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Analysis of TeleBots’ cunning backdoor

Analysis of TeleBots’ cunning backdoor

Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

Analysis of TeleBots’ cunning backdoor

This article reveals details about the initial infection vector that was used during the DiskCoder.C outbreak.

Anton Cherepanov04 Jul 2017


Critical Infrastructure, Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

TeleBots are back: Supply-chain attacks against Ukraine

TeleBots are back: Supply-chain attacks against Ukraine

Critical Infrastructure, Ukraine Crisis – Digital Security Resource Center

TeleBots are back: Supply-chain attacks against Ukraine

This blogpost reveals many details about the Diskcoder.C (aka ExPetr or NotPetya) outbreak and related information about previously unpublished attacks.

Anton Cherepanov30 Jun 2017


ESET Research, Ransomware

New WannaCryptor-like ransomware attack hits globally: All you need to know

New WannaCryptor-like ransomware attack hits globally: All you need to know

ESET Research, Ransomware

New WannaCryptor-like ransomware attack hits globally: All you need to know

Numerous reports are coming out on social media about a new ransomware attack in Ukraine, which could be related to the Petya family.

Editor27 Jun 2017