ESET adds AI scam protection and new iOS security tools

ESET is rolling out new consumer and small-business security features aimed at AI-powered scams, malicious links and risky online behavior. The update adds AI-focused protections, browser screen defenses and new iOS tools as more threats target everyday users and AI apps.

Why it matters: - AI-powered scams are getting more convincing, and ESET is trying to catch threats before users click, download or share sensitive data. - The update broadens protection across chatbots, browsers, mobile devices and small business web access. - The launch matters for consumers and SOHO users who are increasingly using AI tools for work, shopping and communication.

What happened: - ESET announced upgrades to ESET HOME Security and ESET Small Business Security. - The company introduced a new AI Security protection layer for consumer and SOHO users. - ESET also added Browser Screen Protection and expanded mobile protection to iOS. - ESET Small Business Security now includes Web Control.

The details: - AI Conversation Security safeguards interactions between end users and ChatGPT. - Other major large language models, including Gemini and Copilot, will be integrated soon. - AI Conversation Security scans URLs found in LLM responses and flags links tied to phishing, malicious or potentially unwanted sources before users click them. - AI Conversation Security also scans scripts generated by LLMs to help stop malicious code from running on devices. - AI Agent Security monitors what AI agents access and download before execution. - AI Agent Security protects against unsafe files, scripts downloaded by AI tools and suspicious external URLs. - AI Skills Checker is a free online tool powered by AI Agent Security technology. - AI Skills Checker scans AI skills, or add-ons for AI tools, for malicious activity and risky behavior before installation and use. - AI Behavioral Monitoring works with AI Agent Security to watch for unusual actions, suspicious access attempts, unexpected behavior patterns and suspicious download sources. - Browser Screen Protection prevents unauthorized screenshots, screen recording and screen sharing. - Browser Screen Protection is designed to help stop infostealers and screen-capture malware. - Browser Screen Protection also strengthens security during online banking, shopping and private browsing sessions. - ESET Mobile Security for iOS protects users against malicious websites, links and threats tied to misconfigured device settings or vulnerable Wi-Fi networks. - The iOS app is available on the App Store in free and premium versions, pending approval. - Link Checker in the free iOS version checks URLs against ESET’s updated database of malicious links. - Device Scan in the free iOS version gives a one-click security overview and checks for weaknesses such as misconfigured settings, missing permissions and ignored issues. - Device Settings Check reviews protections including screen lock, notification handling and available storage for future updates. - Anti-Phishing for Safari blocks malicious pages before they load in the premium version. - Connection Security flags risky or unsecured Wi-Fi networks and lets users create a list of trusted networks. - Web Control lets small businesses configure web access settings to block pages with dangerous or inappropriate content, potentially offensive material, content that violates intellectual property rights or pages that may hurt productivity. - ESET’s product pages direct users to learn more about ESET HOME subscription tiers and ESET Small Business Security.

Between the lines: - ESET is positioning AI-specific security as a new layer of everyday defense, not a niche add-on. - The company is also moving security closer to where users interact with risk: browser sessions, AI outputs, mobile devices and workplace web access. - The focus on both consumer and small-business products suggests ESET sees AI-driven scams as a broad user problem, not just an enterprise one.

What’s next: - ESET says AI Conversation Security will expand to more major LLMs soon. - The iOS app launch is subject to Apple App Store approval, and availability may vary by region. - ESET is directing users to its product pages for more details on ESET HOME and ESET Small Business Security.

The bottom line: - ESET is adding AI-aware defenses to stop scams earlier and cover more devices, tools and user behaviors.