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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

Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – January 2026 edition

The trends from January offer useful clues about the risks and priorities that security teams are likely to contend with throughout the year