MRG Effitas (Malware Research Group) is an independent internet security research organisation which focuses on providing cutting edge efficacy assessment and assurance services, collation, analysis and supply of malware samples to vendors and the latest news concerning new threats and other information in the field of IT security.
MRG Effitas was founded in January 2009 by Sveta Miladinov, an independent security researcher and consultant. In June 2009, Chris Pickard, joined, bringing expertise in process and methodology design, gained in the business process outsourcing market.
Today, MRG Effitas has a team of analysts, researchers and associates across EMEA, USA and China, ensuring a truly global presence.
Since its inception, MRG Effitas has focused on providing ground-breaking testing processes, realistically modelling real world environments in order to generate the most accurate efficacy assessments possible.
MRG Effitas is recognised by several leading security vendors as being the leading testing and assessment organisation in the online banking, browser security and cloud security spaces.
As part of our core business operation, MRG Effitas collates and analyses new threats from its worldwide network of associates. MRG Effitas has the world’s largest independent supply of malware and currently processes upwards of 7.5 Million unique samples every month.
Management:
Sveta Miladinov
Founder and CEO
Chris Pickard
Research & Methodology Director