AI is optimizing and transforming cybercriminals' tools, helping them craft more convincing lures, scale social engineering campaigns, and accelerate reconnaissance. Organizations are wise to pay attention to this trend, as existing security gaps are urgent proof of the need for cyber preparedness.…
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Automated alerts in Brazil with fake “extreme emergency” calls alarmed the population
An alleged attack on the Civil Defense alert system, based on Cell Broadcast technology, triggered the sending of false alerts to cell phones in various Brazilian cities, generating concern about the security of critical infrastructure used…
ESET releases its cyber threat report for the first half of 2026: AI has increased attacker…
ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, presents the ESET Threat Report, its threat report for the first half of 2026, which summarizes trends in the threat landscape observed through ESET telemetry, as well as the…
Perform a quick security check on your phone in 10 minutes
It might sound exaggerated, but a large part of our lives revolves around our cell phones: photos, emails, online banking, social media, work, sensitive documents, conversations. That's why ESET, a leading company in proactive threat…
Experts analyze cyber scams related to the 2026 World Cup: Beware of a digital own goal
Mass-appeal events have become prime targets for global cybercrime. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the cybersecurity company ESET Venezuela organized a specialized online event to analyze the main digital threats facing fans.
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ESET visits Caracas universities and warns of a shortage of 5 million cybersecurity experts
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…
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…
ESET Security Day Venezuela: Experts reveal that one-third of companies lack basic protection
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…
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…
ESET Venezuela: A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds; prevention reduces downtime costs by up to 97…
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…
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…