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ESET enhances its European footprint with new ESET Nordics offices

ESET Nordics, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, along with a satellite office in Göteborg, Sweden, join the ranks of ESET’s global commercial offices.

ESET Research analysed a critical flaw in Windows Imaging Component, which abuses JPG files

ESET researchers have examined CVE-2025-50165, a serious Windows vulnerability that theoretically grants remote code execution by opening a specially crafted JPG file.

New Chinese group LongNosedGoblin deploys cyberespionage tools in Southeast Asia and Japan, ESET Research discovers

LongNosedGoblin is a newly discovered China-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat group targeting governmental entities in Southeast Asia and Japan.

ESET Threat Report: AI-driven attacks on the rise; NFC threats increase and evolve in sophistication

ESET Research has released its H2 2025 Threat Report with statistics from June through November 2025.


Corporate Blog

Quality Over Quantity: Measuring and Maximising Threat Intelligence Effectiveness

In cybersecurity, more data doesn’t always mean better security. Many security teams are overwhelmed by a constant stream of feeds, alerts, and indicators, making it harder to identify real threats.…

On a roll in Vegas? Don’t blow it – keep your digital guard up

Gamblers and dealers beware; whether in Vegas or Monte Carlo, it’s not strictly your wallet that’s at risk of running on empty.

 

Why AV-Comparatives named ESET HOME Security Essential its Product of the Year and what it means for home users

Home admins want more than antivirus. Why ESET HOME Security Essential received AV-Comparatives’ Product of the Year award

This real-life example shows why your Android should not connect to Wi-Fi automatically

The world of smartphones is full of automation and requires reputable Android protection.


WeLiveSecurity

Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition

ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he'll demo it all at RSAC 2026

Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar

The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.

Sednit reloaded: Back in the trenches

The resurgence of one of Russia’s most notorious APT groups

What cybersecurity actually does for your business

The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed