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⚠️ Threats haven’t just increased, they’ve evolved. AI and Malware-as-a-Service have turned once-rare attack chains into everyday reality. As cybercriminals scale their operations with automation, organizations need tools that stop attacks early, before they become incidents. That’s why ESET has doubled down on prevention-first security across the PROTECT platform, and the latest AV-Comparatives EPR Report validates that approach. Top takeaways: ✔ Perfect 100% Active Response (Prevention) across 50 real-world attack chains ✔ Industry-leading XDR visibility via ESET Inspect ✔ AI-enabled insights and guidance through ESET AI Advisor ✔ Proven resilience with consistent high performance year after year 🔗 See how ESET PROTECT Enterprise performed in the full report: https://lnkd.in/eKXp_xmR #XDR #AVComparatives

This past month, ESET’s Tony Anscombe joined Reuben Adams on the What The Bot podcast in an episode titled “AI Powered Ransomware is Coming.” LLMs like ChatGPT are incredibly useful for coding, which also means they can be misused for hacking. Tony breaks down how ESET discovered the first known AI powered ransomware and shares the surprising story behind it. 👉 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4899kd1 Why this matters: • ESET recently identified PromptLock, the first AI powered ransomware that can generate malicious code in real time. • Cybersecurity researchers are seeing a rise in threat actors using AI tools to speed up and scale ransomware operations. • Reports show a global increase in AI driven attacks, highlighting the need for strong defense and rapid detection capabilities. At ESET, we continue to protect progress by staying ahead of emerging threats and sharing insights that help keep organizations safe.

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🚨 PlushDaemon just got exposed. ESET researchers have uncovered EdgeStepper, a newly discovered network implant utilized by the China-aligned PlushDaemon APT group to reroute traffic from legitimate software update infrastructure to an attacker-controlled one. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ehWes4wR

What a night at the SDSU Men's Basketball game this past Tuesday! 🏀 Even though we were on the edge of our seats with a double-overtime thriller, coming up just short at 108-107 against Troy University, the energy was electric! A special night celebrating Native American Heritage Month — and the turquoise jerseys? A perfect match for ESET. Our ESET team had a blast at the booth, sharing branded gear with fans and free speakers. And of course, our ESET "Block of the Game" segments were front and center on the jumbotron! These activations truly bring ESET’s core offerings – defense, resilience, and protection – into the fan experience in a fun and engaging way. Learn more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/43I9834 San Diego State Athletics | #SDSU #GoAztecs #AztecsGoingPro #SanDiego

A good business plan covers everything: strategy, hiring, budgeting, operations. But there’s always that one box people forget to check: ⬜ Cybersecurity If it’s still on your to-do list, now’s the perfect time to take care of it. For a limited time, get 15% off ESET PROTECT Complete, our multilayered security for endpoints, cloud apps, and email (the #1 threat vector for businesses). Smart businesses start with a checklist. Make sure cybersecurity is one of them. Save 25% Today: https://bit.ly/4plyZpP

Heading to CITE in Sacramento? Stop by Booth 209 and learn how ESET simplifies cybersecurity for education IT teams. We'll have our experts discuss layered defense strategies for K-12 and Higher Ed. And you can pickup some exclusive ESET swag! #ESET #Cybersecurity #CITEconference #MDR #XDR