Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly in cybercriminals' crosshairs, with endpoint infections rising 5% in Q1 2024. Trojan attacks have surged by 7%, reaching over 100,000 incidents in early 2024. That's why ESET is partnering with Intel to harness the power of Intel Core Ultra processors and Neural Processing Units (NPUs) — bringing AI-driven cybersecurity innovations to life. Our ongoing collaboration focuses on offloading resource-intensive security tasks to Intel's advanced hybrid architecture, ensuring that malware detection remains fast and efficient without slowing down your system's performance. Key benefits include: - Accelerated malware detection using Intel's NPU technology - Optimized performance and battery life by freeing up the CPU for critical tasks - Stronger endpoint protection without compromising user experience With Intel-powered AI PCs, we're shaping the future of cybersecurity by blending software innovation with hardware advancements to keep businesses protected from emerging threats. Together, we're making modern endpoint security smarter, faster, and more efficient.