eset cybersecurity

The eset cybersecurity tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of ESET research and reporting relevant to Windows administrators and small-business IT. A recent thread examines ESET's 2026 SMB Cyber Risk Report, which surveyed 500 UK small and medium-sized businesses and found that 49% had experienced a cyber incident in the past year. The reported causes were familiar ones: phishing, unpatched vulnerabilities, weak passwords and limited monitoring. Notably, respondents worried most about AI-powered malware even though it was not a leading cause, a gap the discussion treats as the real story. Coverage here focuses on practical takeaways for IT teams and managed service providers supporting smaller organisations.