In a digital environment where threats are relentless, national productive sectors face a critical scenario: an attempted cyber intrusion every minute. Given this reality, analyzed by ESET Venezuela experts during their 7th Technology Breakfast for Journalists, data protection has ceased to be a…
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Rafael Núñez from Computer Weekly: Mythos, the new cyber intelligence that accelerates the security…
In the prestigious specialized publication Computer Weekly, Venezuelan expert Rafael Núñez Aponte, director of MásQue Seguridad, shares his insightful and high-level opinions on Mythos, the new cyber intelligence that accelerates the IT…
New generation of ransomware targets Latin America with tailored attacks that cause severe damage
The Gentlemen ransomware attacked more than 250 victims in 17 countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, and represents a new era of customized and ultra-adaptive attacks. Unlike other groups, this Ransomware as a Service…
ESET strengthens cloud security with new AI-powered capabilities
ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, announces the launch of Cloud Workload Protection, a new security module designed to protect virtual machines in public cloud environments and extend threat visibility beyond…
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…
ESET discovery: First Android threat using generative AI
The research team at ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, has discovered the first known Android malware that abuses generative AI in its execution flow to achieve persistence. Since the attackers rely on an AI model…
Recommendations to reduce credential theft: This digital risk is very common in Latin America
Credential theft is a threat that has been plaguing the world for over a decade. In Latin America, it is growing steadily in tandem with digitalization and the rise in online fraud. Last year alone, more than 2.6 million credentials were…
Malicious actors hunt and manipulate on the important LinkedIn network; we must protect ourselves
Last November, the UK's Security Service alerted members of Parliament about a foreign intelligence-gathering scheme: two LinkedIn profiles were contacting people working in British politics to request "insider information." The MI5…
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: The malware that most attacked Android smartphones
In Latin America, the mobile landscape has very clear characteristics. The region concentrates many malware detections for Android, focusing on Mexico and Brazil, according to the latest ESET Threat Report. Unlike more northerly regions or…
Cybercrime will be more sophisticated in 2026
In 2026, cybercriminals will continue to refine their attack methods on networks, online services, and messaging applications. In this regard, cybersecurity specialists recommend paying close attention to advice to avoid becoming victims of…
ESET analyzes how cybersecurity is the new strategic pillar of business success
ESET Venezuela successfully held its 9th Technology Breakfast with media outlets and journalists specializing in cybersecurity, an essential meeting to analyze digital risks and redefine corporate protection in the era of Artificial…