ESET Releases Beta Version of its Security Software for Home Users

Aug. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates:IT security provider ESET® today released the beta version of its ESET NOD32® Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security® 8. Users can enjoy a new technology (http://www.eset.com/int/about/technology/) feature that helps to discover and fight botnets like Windigo with Botnet Protection or protect their devices against malware which misuses 0-day exploits thanks to enhanced Exploit Blocker feature. Users can keep their sensitive data safe with the best Anti-Phishing solution on market^* and manage Anti-Theft feature for all their devices linked to my.eset.com (https://my.eset.com/?wrfsts=true). The new products offer users a great balance of protection and usability, without compromising system performance, enabling them to enjoy safer technology.

Before official release of ESET NOD32® Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security® 8, both products are subjected to thorough testing. Thanks to ESET BETA Program, users can access and test out the precursors of the final products – with all announced security features and improvements inside. To join the testing program visit www.eset.com/beta/.

*Based on results of AV Comparatives testing from August 2013

About ESET

ESET®, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. For over 26 years, the Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. By obtaining the 80th VB100 award in June 2013, ESET NOD32 technology holds the record number of Virus Bulletin "VB100” Awards, and has never missed a single “In-the-Wild” worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998. In addition, ESET NOD32 technology holds the longest consecutive string of the VB100 awards of any AV vendor. ESET has also received a number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST and other testing organizations and reviews. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, ESET Smart Security®, ESET Cyber Security® (solution for Mac), ESET® Mobile Security and IT Security for Business are trusted by millions of global users and are among the most recommended security solutions in the world.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore. ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia). ESET Middle East has its regional office in Dubai Internet City and manages an extensive partner network in 11 countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan Egypt and Libya. More information is available via www.eset.com/me