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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

Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.

PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI

ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow

Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.