ESET Japan Releases Video on Cyber Threats in the Generative AI Era on Business Media 'PIVOT's &question'

ESET Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Nagano; hereinafter 'ESET Japan') announces the release of a video on the business video media platform 'PIVOT,' in its program '&question,' focusing on the increasingly sophisticated and expanding cyber threats accompanying the rise of generative AI.

The video features Ondrej Kubovič, ESET Security Awareness Specialist, and Satoshi Nagano, President and CEO of ESET Japan. They discuss the latest trends in cyberattacks driven by the proliferation of generative AI and the risks facing Japanese enterprises.

In particular, the video addresses the growing sophistication of phishing and ransomware attacks, the broadening scope of attack targets, and even state-sponsored threats, offering practical guidance on how businesses should respond.

Satoshi Nagano of ESET Japan stated:

"The widespread adoption of generative AI is accelerating cyberattacks to an unprecedented level in terms of sophistication and speed. For businesses, it's crucial not just to implement countermeasures, but to understand the nature of these threats and continuously enhance their response capabilities. We hope this video helps Japanese companies correctly understand the latest threat landscape and consider effective protective measures."

Program Overview

Program Name: PIVOT '&question'

Participants: Ondrej Kubovič (ESET Security Awareness Specialist), Satoshi Nagano (President and CEO, ESET Japan Co., Ltd.)

Video URL: https://youtu.be/vHbvKKIQVMI

Key Points of the Video

- Escalating sophistication of cyberattacks due to generative AI - Expanding attack surfaces and impact on Japanese businesses - Latest trends in ransomware attacks - Realities of state-sponsored cyber threats - Analysis based on ESET's threat intelligence

About ESET Threat Intelligence

ESET conducts daily analysis, detection, and response to cyber threats through its global research teams and sensor network deployed worldwide. Insights gained from these activities are accumulated as ESET Threat Intelligence and used to enhance products and services, as well as provided directly to customers. For more details on ESET Threat Intelligence, please visit the official website.

About ESET

ESET®, a European-origin cybersecurity company, delivers cutting-edge digital security with the goal of preventing breaches before they occur. By combining the power of AI with human expertise, ESET proactively combats evolving cyber threats worldwide, both known and unknown. Whether for enterprises, critical infrastructure, or individuals, ESET's AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services deliver outstanding protection across endpoints, cloud, and mobile environments, with exceptional usability. ESET's technology is 'Made in the EU,' featuring robust detection and response capabilities, highly secure encryption, and multi-factor authentication. With 24/7 real-time protection and locally rooted support, ESET ensures user safety and business continuity. In today's rapidly changing digital landscape, advanced security approaches are essential. Leveraging its research and development centers and global partner network, ESET delivers world-class research and powerful threat intelligence. For more information, visit ESET Japan's website at www.eset.com/jp and follow ESET Japan on social media.