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Building a Cyber Immune future

With an over 25-year track record of protecting individuals and organizations around the world, we’re a team of over 5,000 professionals working towards a Cyber Immune future.

From one solution to global protection

In 1989, Eugene Kaspersky's computer was infected by the Cascade virus. This single moment went on to shape the future of the entire cybersecurity industry.

Starting with the fight against one virus, Eugene then grew Kaspersky into a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting users and organizations around the world from complex and sophisticated cyber threats.

A brief history of Kaspersky

Twenty years of Kaspersky’s history and important events in the cybersecurity industry.

1989
Eugene Kaspersky begins fighting viruses
Eugene Kaspersky discovers a virus called Cascade.1704 on his work computer, an Olivetti M24, and writes his first virus removal tool.
1997
Kaspersky Lab is founded
The company is established on June 26, 1997.
2001
Handheld version of Kaspersky
In Russia, Kaspersky Anti-Virus comes with Palm, Handspring, and Sony PDAs.
2003
International expansion
Kaspersky Lab opens offices in Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and China. Further countries go on to open offices in years to come.
2004
Hourly updates
Kaspersky Lab is the first company in the world to update its antivirus databases hourly.
2007
Kaspersky for Business
The Kaspersky Open Space Security product line for business is introduced.
2008
Foundation of GReAT
The Global Research and Analysis Team is founded.
2009
First Security Analyst Summit conference
Kaspersky Lab holds its first conference for researchers and analysts from all over the world.
2009
First Antarctic expedition
The first Antarctic expedition sponsored by Kaspersky Lab takes place. This expedition sparks a close relationship between Kaspersky Lab and travel.
2010
Partnership with Formula 1
Kaspersky Lab and Scuderia Ferrari, a Formula 1 team, announce their partnership. Later on, the Kaspersky motor sport team is founded.
2012
Green bear
Our mascot appears: A green bear named Midori Kuma. The mascot goes on to visit Antarctica as well as other continents.
2013
Agreement with Interpol
Kaspersky Lab announces its cooperation with INTERPOL.
2013
New office
The company's Moscow headquarters move to a new office. Within several months, an elephant sculpted by Salvador Dali appears in the building.
2015
Biochip implant
Several Kaspersky Lab employees implant biochips into their hand to understand what advantages and threats mankind faces with body augmentation.
2016
No More Ransom initiative
A joint initiative by Kaspersky Lab, Europol, and Intel Security, the campaign targets ransomware, including Trojan encryptors and their creators.
2017
KasperskyOS announcement
Our own secure operating system – in development for 11 years – was finally launched. It protects critical infrastructure against all threats, including unknown ones.
2018
Global Transperancy Intiative
Kaspersky Lab launches the Global Transparency Initiative, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to assuring the integrity and trustworthiness of its products.
2019
Rebranding
Kaspersky Lab becomes Kaspersky, with a mission focused on ‘Building a safer world’. The new branding reflects the evolution of our business focus from ’cybersecurity’ towards the wider concept of ‘Cyber Immunity’.
2020
Supporting the community during the pandemic
Kaspersky supports healthcare institutions by offering free licenses for its core endpoint security products to hospitals and clinics worldwide, and contributes to a number of other health initiatives.
2022
Burj Khalifa success
Kaspersky takes top enterprise cybersecurity to the heights of Burj Khalifa, Dubai, illuminating the world’s tallest building with our brand colors and message of global security.
2023
Sustainability report
Kaspersky releases its first sustainability report, marking a milestone in its commitment to environmental responsibility and social governance.
2025
Building a Cyber Immune future
Today, Kaspersky is on its way to deliver its mission of building a safer world, driving the future of cybersecurity forward and making Cyber Immunity a reality for everyone.

Living our values every day

These values guide us on our mission to build a safer world.

Be there for you
We never lose sight of the people we build our solutions for. Without our customers we wouldn’t exist, so we put them first.
Be committed experts
Through our recognized technology expertise, we’re committed to providing our customers with safety and confidence, so they know they can trust us.
Be cleverly inventive
We're tirelessly looking for new, smart solutions and always striving to reach new levels of cybersecurity excellence.
Be powered by challenges
We constantly challenge ourselves and the status quo to do what others can't or won’t do in the cybersecurity space.

Building a more sustainable digital world

Explore Kaspersky’s transparency, education, and sustainability efforts in recent years.

We are transparent in how we protect you

We share our expertise and technical findings with the world’s security community.

We share knowledge and educate minds

We promote worldwide knowledge of cybersecurity, supporting young talent in IT.

We create a sustainable digital world

Our 2023 sustainability report shows our commitment to environmental responsibility and social governance.

Proven expertise. Proven impact.

Kaspersky has grown into a global powerhouse with five main centers of expertise.

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) is a world-renowned group of cybersecurity experts specializing in the investigation of APT attacks, cyber espionage, and global cybercrime trends.

With members across the globe, GReAT monitors over 200 APT groups and provides in-depth intelligence reports to help clients combat advanced threats effectively.

Kaspersky Threat Research analyzes new cyberthreats to strengthen our products’ defenses against malware, phishing, and spam.

They also ensure the security of Kaspersky solutions through secure development and vulnerability management.

Kaspersky AI Technology Research leverages AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection, alert triage, and response.

From detecting malware and phishing to using GenAI for advanced insights, our solutions automate security processes and protect complex systems.

Kaspersky Security Services supports large enterprises with advanced threat detection, response, and security assessments.

Our global team manages incidents, enhances security operations, and monitors digital threats, helping organizations minimize risks and strengthen their defenses.

Kaspersky ICS CERT is a global research center focused on securing industrial automation and M2M systems.

The team analyzes vulnerabilities, assists in incident response, and provides threat intelligence to protect industries worldwide.



Cyber Immunity starts here

After years of combating cyber threats, Kaspersky has reached a new frontier: KasperskyOS. It’s more than just software – it’s the foundation of a Cyber Immune future.

With security at its core, KasperskyOS resists attacks by design, ensuring stability and trust in critical systems like IoT and industrial control. This is Kaspersky’s ultimate vision: a world where safety is a built-in property, not an afterthought.

Headquarters

Kaspersky operates from 30+ offices to protect customers in over 200 countries.

Europe
Bahnhofstrasse 69
Zurich
CH-8001
Switzerlan