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.
During the session, experts shared and explained that…
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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…
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…
Conflict in Iran: its impact on global cybersecurity and the risks it generates
Although the conflict is unfolding in the Middle East, the repercussions in cyberspace can affect organizations worldwide. A clear example occurred less than 24 hours after the start of the conflict, when Iranian drones attacked cloud…
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…