ESET, the leading company in proactive threat detection, announced a €40 million investment in the future of AI-driven cybersecurity, as the company warns of a rapidly emerging new attack surface fueled by autonomous, agency-enabled AI systems.

The commitment — announced by ESET CEO Richard Marko at ESET World 2026 — comes in response to a shift ESET has observed in its own data. Since March 2026, ESET technologies have analyzed nearly 800,000 unique AI skills (modular components that instruct AI agents on how to perform tasks, use tools, access services, and interact with external systems). Approximately 25,000 of these skills were classified as suspicious, and more than 3,000 were blocked for being malicious.

This total represents a 13-fold increase compared to the approximately 60,000 publicly available skills observed earlier this year. According to ESET’s research team, AI skills are part of a rapidly growing layer in the software supply chain, often connecting sensitive systems to external repositories, plugins, datasets, and third-party services.

“Cybersecurity is entering a completely new era,” said Richard Marko, CEO of ESET. “Artificial intelligence is no longer just a defensive tool. It is becoming part of the attack surface itself. Our investment is focused on ensuring that AI strengthens cybersecurity rather than weakening it, and on developing technologies capable of protecting organizations in a world of autonomous AI.”

The initiative aims to strengthen ESET’s technological independence and European sovereignty in cybersecurity at a time when access to advanced artificial intelligence systems is increasingly concentrated in the hands of a small number of global technology companies. “We believe that the future of cybersecurity cannot depend entirely on models controlled by large technology companies,” added Marko.

“In cybersecurity, sovereignty matters”

Backed by a three-year recruitment plan that will grow ESET’s R&D team to 1,000 dedicated research and engineering professionals, the €40 million investment will focus on three strategic areas:

• Independent, security-priority core AI models
• A comprehensive, layered AI security architecture
• The next-generation AI SOC

“ESET has long been at the forefront of applying AI to cybersecurity,” said Juraj Jánošík, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at ESET. “What is changing now is the role that AI plays.” AI tools are becoming part of everyday work, autonomous systems are expanding the attack surface, and security teams need faster ways to respond to threats. This investment allows us to work across the spectrum: protecting the use of AI, building AI models for cybersecurity, and incorporating autonomous capabilities into security operations under human supervision.”

Standard, security-priority AI models

ESET will accelerate the development of its own security-centric AI models, designed specifically for cybersecurity applications. Unlike general-purpose AI systems trained on broad internet content, ESET’s models will be optimized using cybersecurity telemetry and real-world threat intelligence gathered over ESET’s nearly 35-year history.

The company will continue to expand its existing AI-powered technologies (such as ESET LiveGrid, ESET LiveCortex, and ESET LiveGuard) while exploring emerging AI concepts, including “World Models” capable of understanding behavior, context, and intent within digital environments.

Design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive, layered AI security architecture

As AI becomes more integrated into everyday business operations, ESET is developing a comprehensive, AI-native security architecture designed to protect organizations against emerging AI-driven risks and threats. The investment will include the development of ESET Secure AI Relay, a secure intermediary layer between users, AI agents, business applications, and AI models.

The leading cybersecurity company will also develop network-level safeguards and protections for communication between AI agents. ESET AI Skills Checker (a free tool launched at the RSAC 2026 conference), along with its enhanced versions integrated into ESET products, was specifically designed for this emerging ecosystem of agent-based AI systems.

Building the Next Generation AI SOC

A new generation of AI-powered Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies will be designed to address the increasing scale and complexity of modern detection and response environments. Instead of simply replacing analysts with AI agents, ESET aims to fundamentally rethink how cybersecurity telemetry is processed, correlated, and understood. The company’s vision is to make advanced AI-powered cybersecurity accessible not only to large enterprises but also to small and medium-sized organizations through supervised and highly automated protection technologies.

“Cybersecurity cannot grow simply by adding more alerts, more dashboards, and more complexity,” added Marko. “The industry needs to take another major leap forward. We believe that artificial intelligence should help make world-class cybersecurity simple and accessible to everyone.”

To learn more about ESET solutions, visit: https://www.eset.com/latam/empresas/protect-platform/ and/or simply https://www.eset.com/latam/

ESET invites you to delve deeper into cybersecurity by visiting: https://www.welivesecurity.com/es/.

For useful preventative information and details on services and products, visit https://www.eset.com/ve/ and their social media channels @eset_ve. You can also find them on Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

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Venezuelan Minister of Hydrocarbons, Paula Henao, stated that crude oil production has reached 1,200,000 barrels per day, describing it as an operational achievement for the national energy industry.

The official made the statement during an event in Anzoátegui state with workers from the Orinoco Oil Belt. The event also provided an opportunity to analyze “legal aspects of the country’s energy sector,” and the minister reiterated that the Hydrocarbons Law Reform is geared toward attracting foreign investment.

 

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The tour is part of the ministry’s agenda in Anzoátegui state, in eastern Venezuela. Henao commended the workers for “their effort, commitment, and professional quality.”

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The coffee sector is currently thriving and maintaining positive growth, as highlighted recently by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who indicated that production reached 4 million quintals in the 2025-2026 period.

Of this production, 1.8 million quintals were allocated to supply domestic consumption, and 2.1 million quintals were destined for export.

In a message posted on his Instagram account on the occasion of the first community coffee meeting, held in Ospino, Portuguesa state, Rodríguez stated: “Coffee is one of the most important sectors, and the community economy already has the entire circuit organized.”

At the event, the Minister for Communes, Ángel Prado, highlighted the productive capacities of the organized community, “which currently contributes nearly 30 % of the national coffee production.” He emphasized that the conditions are in place to “deliver finished product to the national market, but also to export worldwide.”

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Next Monday, June 8th, bank branches will be closed throughout Venezuela due to the Corpus Christi holiday on June 4th.

The Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions of Venezuela (Sudeban) urges citizens to plan ahead to avoid any inconvenience during this holiday, recommending that they carry out their transactions in advance.

During the bank holiday, each bank’s digital channels will be available, in addition to ATMs located throughout the country.

However, it is possible to make withdrawals and deposits at teller windows in advance. In addition, customers of national banks have the option to schedule service payments, make mobile payments, and transfer funds in advance to avoid unnecessary service interruptions.

Through each bank’s mobile applications, it is also possible to carry out multiple operations from the comfort of your home.

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The radical transformation of digital crime has forced corporations to abandon static security schemes. In response to this situation, the fifteenth edition of ESET Security Day, one of the most significant annual technology events held in the Venezuelan capital, took place to showcase the new cybersecurity paradigm, where attacks have ceased to be isolated incidents and have become automated operations enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Michele Flammia, General Manager of ESET Venezuela, highlighted the value of these informative forums for protecting the region’s business ecosystem. During the event, the brand’s specialists demonstrated, through a live simulation, how modern groups operate and how technologies such as XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and threat intelligence allow for action before the impact materializes.

Innovation in response and strategic advantages

Camila Oliveira, Channel Manager of ESET LATAM (currently based in the regional office in Argentina), addressed cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, inspired by Stephen Covey’s bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. During his presentation, he detailed the capabilities of the continuous training programs (AARNES) and the value of the managed detection service:

“We want companies to understand that technology and cybersecurity are not an expense, but an investment. ESET’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has the shortest detection time on the market. Competitors use this technology differently, as they don’t offer 24/7 support and their response times are longer,” Oliveira emphasized.

The democratization of attacks through Artificial Intelligence

David González, Security Researcher at ESET Mexico, delivered a keynote address on the impact of generative AI models since the arrival of ChatGPT, a platform that has already reached 400 million users. The expert warned that this widespread adoption has led to a dangerous reduction in the technical barrier for criminals:

“In the cybercriminal world, we are witnessing a democratization of capabilities. It is no longer necessary to possess advanced technical knowledge to carry out an attack; AI allows for the generation of malicious code or the compromise of organizations in a matter of minutes. Time is working against the defenders,” González warned. Given this, he urged organizations to adopt the Diamond Model to dynamically analyze four key aspects of the adversary: ​​infrastructure, capabilities (such as zero-day exploits), victims, and the attacker’s motivations.

An unprotected market against autonomous attacks

For his part, José Luis Rangel, Commercial Manager of  ESET Venezuela warned about the growing interest of digital criminal organizations in targeting critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and telecommunications using autonomous AI agents. Rangel posed a direct question to the companies and attendees: “What are you doing? It is important that we consider what the organization is doing to prepare before an attack occurs.”

Finally, Carlos López, Pre-Sales Manager at ESET Venezuela, provided critical metrics on corporate neglect in the face of technological evolution over the last 15 years. He explained that between 35 % and 37 % of companies lack basic defenses, and only 41 % have proactive detection and response capabilities.

In addition, 39 % of firms do not have a defined policy for the use of artificial intelligence, which facilitates data breaches. The regional situation reflects that one in four organizations in Latin America does not implement basic security measures, 51 % report having suffered incidents, and it is estimated that an attack occurs every 39 seconds globally.

The speakers emphasized that companies can no longer rely on reactive solutions, which compels corporate leaders to become directly involved in cyber defense and adopt advanced visibility tools to neutralize threats before suffering irreversible financial impacts.

For more information, visit the ESET website: https://www.eset.com/ve/. You can also follow them on social media: Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

Thanks to on-site coverage, more information from ESET and Comstat Rowland Comunicaciones Estratégicas Integrales.

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Germany will receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Canada through the first 20-year supply agreement to Europe, with a contract between the Ksi Lisims LNG project and the German state-owned company SEFE.

According to Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, “SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe) will purchase one million tons of LNG annually,” with deliveries scheduled to begin in the early 2030s.

With this agreement, Germany becomes the first European country to purchase Canadian liquefied natural gas, which “represents a further step in European efforts to reduce energy dependence on Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

Hodgson added that this contract extends beyond the energy sector and linked it to “Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government’s strategy to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty and expand trade outside the United States.”

More than 30 billion Canadian dollars in investments (21.6 billion US dollars or 18.65 billion euros) will be negotiated. The project is also expected to create thousands of jobs and generate more than 15 billion Canadian dollars in economic activity.

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The president of the Venezuelan Automotive Chamber (Cavenez), Félix Cáceres, believes that financing for the sector is crucial to maintaining the operation of the service chain, including insurance, spare parts, and workshops. Therefore, he emphasizes the need to expand access to credit.

According to Cáceres, “the recent market stability reflects the significant role that financing offered by dealerships has played, along with a gradual improvement in credit conditions from banks.”

The union leader maintains that the market remains stable and that “financing from dealerships has been key throughout this process, along with the efforts of the banks.”

According to Cáceres, automotive sales increased by 60 % in the first quarter thanks to new payment methods and the “financing plans offered by dealerships, which have allowed them to sustain demand in an environment of limited bank credit.”

On the other hand, Cavenez has reaffirmed his support and guidance to companies considering establishing themselves in the country to facilitate their entry and operation.

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An economic team from Venezuela, along with representatives from the Central Bank, participated in a meeting with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, and the Western Hemisphere team to discuss issues such as technical assistance and mechanisms for recovering assets held abroad.

According to national and international media, during the meeting in Washington, the Venezuelan government reaffirmed its commitment to “strengthening domestic productive capacity and creating greater opportunities for well-being for all citizens.”

The agenda between the two delegations included the following steps for bilateral cooperation, including technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacities and improve macroeconomic management.

Venezuela made clear its respect for sovereignty, self-determination, and dialogue to resume the country’s economic development mechanisms.

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Football fans are eagerly anticipating the 2026 World Cup. However, the sporting event is becoming a hotbed of fraudulent activity aimed at deceiving the public with dubious offers.

In several countries, warnings have been issued about the sale of counterfeit collectible albums and stickers, particularly in cases of street purchases, without any commercial backing. Despite the buyer’s responsibility, this is an act of bad faith towards fans who trust in acquiring genuine items at low prices.

On the other hand, there are accommodation offers at prices that suggest a scam. In these cases, the recommendation is to look for packages from verified tour operators and establish direct contact with the company to avoid falling victim to scams.

A greater risk of being deceived lies in online promotions and offers for items related to soccer teams, such as jerseys, caps, team bags, and sports brands.

Cybercriminals take advantage of this to lead internet users down false paths and install malicious software to steal personal information for criminal purposes.

Prevention and common sense

It is important to remain alert to any indication of dubious offers or promotions. Ideally, avoid accessing unknown websites, pop-up windows that appear automatically while browsing, and emails from unknown or unverified senders.

Likewise, be wary of incredible offers; that is, promotions that are, even, ridiculous.

Remember that no platform can request passwords or banking information. Sending authentication codes is essential during online searches to protect sensitive data.

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El Salvador will halt the increase in gasoline and diesel prices in three regions of the country until June 8, according to an announcement by the Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines.

The reference fuel prices are: premium $4.74, regular $4.41, and diesel $4.44 in the central region; in the western and eastern regions, premium remains at $4.75, regular at $4.42, and diesel at $4.44.

The conflict in the Middle East has destabilized the global energy market, causing fuel shortages and price increases. El Salvador, like other nations, is seeking to maintain calm among the population and the industrial sector, where the use of gasoline and diesel is crucial.

According to local authorities, “stable prices allow drivers to better plan their transportation expenses. While this isn’t a price reduction, the stability helps avoid a further increase in the cost of filling up, especially for those who travel long distances or use their vehicle for work.”

New reference prices will be announced after June 8. In the meantime, consumers continue to “compare prices between gas stations, check tire pressure, avoid sudden acceleration, and plan routes to reduce unnecessary travel.”

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