The technological talent gap and the increase in digital threats are shaping the current pace of academic training. With this context in mind, ESET launched its University Tour at Monteávila University (UMA) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB). This series of free educational seminars on…
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ESET to invest €40 million in AI to counter the rise of sophisticated attacks
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…
NATO to combat cyberattacks with the help of Microsoft, ESET, and Palo Alto Networks
NATO announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and ESET on Wednesday, May 27, to better address cyber threats and attacks. The announcement was made during the International Conference on Cyber Conflicts (CyCon)…
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…
The double deception: Fake services that scam you to recover money after you’ve been frauded
ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, analyzes recovery scams, a type of money recovery fraud that operates as an umbrella term encompassing various predatory tactics, all aimed at the same goal: a second blow. Furthermore,…
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…
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…
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…
Oversharing and Cybersecurity: Dangers when employees share too much online
Employee advocacy has existed as a concept for over a decade. But what began as a well-intentioned way to enhance corporate profile, thought leadership, and marketing also has some unintended consequences. When professionals post about…
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…