White Papers

Version 1.31 of a comprehensive analysis of the Stuxnet phenomenon, updated to add pointers to additional resources. This is probably the last update of the document, but further relevant resources will be added to a list here.

An analysis of the newest and most interesting security features in Windows 8, Microsoft's newest desktop operating system, as well as how it may be attacked in the future.

What is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)? This paper gives some examples of "potentially unwanted" and "potentially unsafe" applications, explaining how they differ from out-and-out malware.

This is a translation for ESET LLC of a document previously available in Spanish.

If you know you need to back up your data but you're not sure how to do it, here's a practical guide on how to get started.

The first malware to infect hundreds of thousands of Apple Mac

A detailed analysis of the differences between traditional threat-specific detection and proactive detection by generic detection and behavior analysis.

A comprehensive analysis of Win32/Hodprot, one of the families of malware most used in banking fraud in Russia and its neighbours.

Describes the botnet phenomenon in detail: its origins and history, current trends, and what you need to do about it.