Brazil's largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, suffered a hack this week that netted $40 million. The platform stated that customer funds were not compromised.
On Monday, November 2, cybersecurity firm Hypernative identified suspicious transfers exceeding $40 million across at least 10…
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Binance confirms massive $6.3 billion hack
The well-known digital asset platform Binance admitted to the $6.3 billion hack. In a statement released on Friday, October 30, it indicated that it will cover all losses.
According to Binance's statement on the X social network, it has…
Manufacturing, technology, and healthcare organizations: Industries most affected by ransomware in…
An analysis conducted in late 2025 by ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, highlighted the evolution of ransomware (data kidnapping) as one of trends to watch closely in 2026. This first quarter of the year confirms its…
What’s happening with infostealers and credential theft? Is your digital identity at risk?
An analysis based on the latest ESET Threat Reports reveals critical changes in the infostealer ecosystem: Although global detections decreased by 18% in the second half of 2025, attacks are now more sophisticated.
The use of artificial…
What happen if our conversations with AI chatbots are exposed or revealed?
Interaction with chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity, among others) has come to be treated as an intimate and secure space. Emotional, psychological, work-related, and medical concerns are entrusted to them. ESET, a…
Let’s reduce risks: How cybercriminals use stolen information
For cybercriminals, information represents money, an access point, and also a tool for committing new crimes. This is why personal and sensitive or private data, such as full names, contact information, credit card numbers and banking…
Cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies: advances, risks, and lessons learned in 2025
The year 2025 was marked by record losses from attacks and fraud in the cryptocurrency universe. In the first half of the year alone, thefts totaled $2.17 billion, surpassing the total value recorded in 2024, according to Chainalysis.…
Venezuela signs international agreement against cybercrime
Venezuela signed an international agreement against cybercrime in Vietnam during the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.
The Ministry of Science and Technology stated that “this instrument represents…
Cybersecurity was a key focus at Fitelven 2025 with MQS and Rafael Núñez
Venezuelans attended Fitelven 2025 in person to learn about technological innovations in the broad field of telecommunications, cybersecurity, continuous training, and prevention, with presentations by, among other specialists and experts,…
Investor scams on social media are on the rise with the help of artificial intelligence
Faced with financial doubts and concerns, it's no surprise that people are looking for alternatives to make their money go further. This leads users with little investment experience to become interested and take their first steps. ESET, a…
ESET Security Day raised awareness about the sophistication of cybercrime
The 14th edition of the ESET Security Day Venezuela event took place on Thursday, June 5th. Representatives from this company (a global leader in cybersecurity) participated, addressing various aspects of the conference's central theme:…
Protection against spam calls
Mobile phones can become the gateway for viruses or cyberattacks through spam or malicious calls on a daily basis.
Google recommends protective measures for iOS and Android that are highly effective against the incursion of hackers and…