Inspired by the legacy of the first antivirus pioneers.
Welcome to ELLIO, a cybersecurity research lab focused on the earliest point in the attack chain - mass exploitation and reconnaissance. We deliver precise, high-fidelity threat data and tools that help organizations stay ahead in an AI-accelerated landscape.
ELLIO was founded by Vlad Iliushin and Jana Tom, who met at Avast, the company behind the first Windows 95 antivirus. Backed by Presto Ventures, they launched ELLIO to automate, optimize, and uncover emerging threats before they grow into incidents.
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Vlad Iliushin
Head of cybersecurity and cyber deception at ELLIO. President of AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization). Former founder of the Avast IoT Lab. A speaker and lecture at DEF CON, FIRST events, Kaspersky SAS, BSides events, and more. Linkedin
Jana Tom
No-code heart of ELLIO, driving global customer growth and community reach. A strong advocate for partnerships and open collaboration. Former marketer at Avast. Linkedin


