Our mission is clear.

Helping teams stay ahead of mass exploits and scans.

We tackle mass scans and exploits, silent enemies that quietly drain resources. Some lead to real attacks, others flood your systems with noise, overwhelming teams and tools. We know the enemy and help you stop losses before they happen.

Pure Data.
Zero Poison.

Real-Time Data Processing.

Act faster with real-time data for investigation, hunting, response, and blocking.

Respect For Compliance.

Your data stays yours. We don’t access or use it for our own research.

Our Story

Inspired by the legacy of the first antivirus pioneers.

ELLIO started with Vlad Iliushin and Jana Tom, who first met at Avast, the antivirus company behind the first AV for Windows 95. In 2023, they launched ELLIO, a research lab focused on analyzing mass exploitation and recon, with a clear mission: to empower security teams through efficient automation and clear visibility into large-scale threats.

From Prague to the Future: The City Where the Robot Was Born.

Our Headquarters

Based in Prague, where the Robot was born.

Our headquarters is in Prague, one of the best places to live in Europe. It’s also where the word “robot” was first used by writer Karel Capek in his 1920 play R.U.R. That idea helped kick off the world of automation and AI, which are now a big part of cybersecurity. We’re proud to call this amazing city our home.

Different backgrounds. One shared mission.

Vlad Iliushin

Vlad is a cybersecurity expert with a strong background in network security, IoT, and cyber deception. Before co-founding ELLIO, he led the Avast IoT Lab (now Gen Digital), focusing on security and IoT threats. Vlad also plays an active role in shaping cybersecurity testing standards as the President of AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization). He's deeply committed to making cybersecurity efficient through effective automation and optimized resource management.
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Jana Tom

Jana is a seasoned professional with a strong background in cybersecurity and technology marketing and communication. Before co-founding ELLIO, she worked at Avast (now Gen Digital), where she launched the Free for Education program, providing free antivirus software to U.S. schools. Jana also co-founded BSides Prague, creating a space for cybersecurity enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge in an informal, collaborative setting.
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