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Bratislava, November 15th, 2011

ESET Releases New Linux Server Products

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announces the release of new generation of its security solutions for Linux Servers. On top of new features, ESET Mail Security adds support for Novell GroupWise collaborative software.
Bratislava, October 24th, 2011

ESET Partners with OPSWAT through Metascan Online to Increase Malware Detection

OPSWAT and ESET today announced that ESET’s antivirus scanning engine will now be included in OPSWAT’s Metascan Online. The partnership will help to improve Metascan Online, by including the malware detection capabilities of the ESET engine to the site's scanning process. In turn, OPSWAT will provide ESET with malware samples from the files uploaded to Metascan Online.
Bratislava, October 18th, 2011

ESET Smart Security 5 Earns Coveted “Parent Tested Parent Approved” Seal Of Approval

ESET today announced that ESET Smart Security 5 has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Winner’s Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America’s largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 40,000 parents.
Bratislava, October 18th, 2011

ESET 9-time recipinent of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe

BRATISLAVA – ESET ranks among the fastest growing technology companies according to Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe, placing 46th overall. In the ranking, ESET achieved a 303 percent growth over the past 5 years and is the only company to have placed in the "Fast 50" ranking nine times in a row.
Bratislava, October 17th, 2011

ESET releases ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server

ESET announces the release of ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server engineered to secure business networks and data at the highest level. The newly-added, eShell functionality with command line control interface enhances even further the management of ESET security solutions in a networked environment.
Bratislava, October 5th, 2011

September Threats: PDF Trojan Appears on Mac OS X; Removable Media Malware Leads the Stats

For the month of September, INF/Autorun yet again proved its notorious position as malware frontrunner with a 6.49% infection rate globally and 5.42% infection rate in Europe. Second was Win32/Conficker with a 3.65% infection share worldwide, making it also the number three malware with 3.40% in Europe. Statistics are based on ESET Live Grid data, cloud-based reputation technology that utilizes malware related data from users of ESET solutions worldwide. Cloud-based reputation is yet another method used by the fifth generation of ESET products to improve the detection power. The result is enhanced precision in detecting threats and fasters scanning.
Bratislava, October 4th, 2011

ESET, Virus Bulletin VB2011 conference platinum sponsor, to showcase the latest in security with captivating speakers

BARCELONA, Spain - ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, is proudly associated with the 21st annual Virus Bulletin “VB2011” conference. Starting this Wednesday, for three days, cyber-security industry’s top experts, talent and leaders will discuss the latest cyber-threats. ESET will showcase a whole line-up of captivating speakers and papers at the conference.
Bratislava, September 13th, 2011

ESET Launches Fifth Generation of Flagship Products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 and ESET Smart Security 5

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announces the launch of its flagship products ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5. The latest generation of the company’s home user products offers even more advanced detection technology and multi-layered security features.
Bratislava, August 29th, 2011

Do Not Let Cybercriminals Ruin Your Gaming experience - ESET offers tips for safe online gaming

Besides web-browsing and communication, online games are among the most popular Internet activities. Take your pick: easy card games, car racing or glorious adventures. But gaming has also become a big business with many of the most popular online games like the World of Warcraft requiring paid subscription. And with money at stake, cyber-criminals will use every opportunity to get their hands on it.
Bratislava, August 26th, 2011

ESET Releases Linux Server Products for Public BETA testing

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announces the release of new generation of its security solutions for Linux Servers for public BETA testing
Bratislava, August 16th, 2011

July Threats: Global Top 3 in Firm Hold – INF/Autorun, Win32/Conficker and Win32/Sality

For the month of July INF/Autorun was the most wide-spread type of threat both in Europe (5.27%) and globally (6.51%). The malware stats are based on ESET’s cloud-based malware collection system. Another oldtimer Win32/conficker ranked as the most wide-spread malware for the last year reaching a global infection rate of 3.88% (3.12% in Europe). Win32/Sality remained in the third spot second month in a row globally (2.03%). Third place in Europe went to HTML/IFrame.B.Gen (3.05%).
Bratislava, August 15th, 2011

ESET Survey: Online Users See Dangers in Kids’ Internet Activities

BRATISLAVA - Summer is for children the time for play, enjoying the holidays ... as well as spending time at home in front of the computer playing games, web surfing and chatting with friends. It also comes as natural that pre-occupied parents can hardly watch over every cyber-step their kids and teens are taking online. Even though we encourage parents to discuss the potential dangers on the Internet with their children, and to help ESET has prepared some tips on how to keep kids safer in cyberspace.
Bratislava, August 15th, 2011

ESET Announces Release Candidate Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android Smartphones

ESET, the leader in proactive protection, is moving forward in the testing and release process of ESET Mobile Security for Android platform. Starting today, ESET Mobile Security for Android is available as Release Candidate version.
San Diego, June 22th, 2011

ESET Receives 2011 Frost & Sullivan Global Customer Value Enhancement Award

ESET today announced that Frost & Sullivan has recognized the company with the 2011 Frost & Sullivan Global Customer Value Enhancement Award for its success in the endpoint security products sector, which was based on the growth partnership company’s recent analysis of the endpoint security market. This award is presented annually to the company that has demonstrated excellence in implementing modernization strategies that proactively create value for its customers, with a focus on improving return on investment.
Bratislava, July 13th, 2011

Threats in June: INF/Autorun Top Threat in Europe and the World; Survey finds the Social Networking/Cybersafety Disconnect

INF/Autorun, according to the statistical information from ThreatSense.Net, ESET’s cloud-based malware collection system, was the most wide-spread malware both in Europe (5.56%) and globally (6.72%) for the month of June. Running second is Win32/Conficker: in Europe 2.77%, globally 6.72%.
Bratislava, Bratislava, June 16th, 2011

Threats in May: Playstation Breach – Password Reset Attack Looming; INF/Autorun – Top-ranking Global and European Malware

INF/Autorun, according to the statistical information from ThreatSense.Net, yet again wins the spot of the top most ranked global threat in May 2011 with 6.58 percent of occurrence. The second most wide-spread malware globally turned to be, for several months now, Win32/Conficker with a 3.61 percent share, followed by yet another old-timer Win32/PSW.OnlineGames with 1.92%.
Bratislava, June 14th, 2011

ESET Announces Release Candidates of ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5

ESET today moved closer to the final release of ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5, making the Release Candidate version available at ESET.com. RC version is the final step of public testing ahead of the final product’s release slated for late in the third quarter of 2011.
Bratislava, June 1st, 2011

ESET announces Release Candidate of ESET File Security 4.3 for Microsoft Windows Server

ESET announces the release of ESET File Security 4.3 for Microsoft Windows Server Release Candidate for public testing. It is yet another step toward the final release of the product’s full version. ESET File Security 4.3 for Microsoft Windows Server Release Candidate is engineered to secure business networks and data at the highest level.
Bratislava, May 28th, 2011

Golden Tips for Children’s Safety on the Internet and Social Networks

Many countries around the world are preparing to celebrate International Children’s Day Wednesday June 1st. It is time of fun and play - in many regards not far from what goes on when browsing the Internet. Keeping this in mind, it is always good practice to make online safety of children a priority. To help, ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, has compiled seven golden rules on how to keep children safe in cyberspace.
Bratislava, May 11th, 2011

ESET Launches ESET Mobile Security Business Edition for Windows Mobile and Symbian

BRATISLAVA - ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, announces the release of ESET Mobile Security Business Edition for Windows Mobile and Symbian. The Business Edition of ESET Mobile Security shares the functions of the current ESET Mobile Security, while adding functionality to remotely manage through ESET Remote Administrator 4. With ESET Mobile Security, users on the go will be provided with reliable and tested data security with proactive protection against emerging threats.
Bratislava, May 9th, 2011

ESET Tops Worldwide Growth List for Consumer Security in Leading Analyst Firm’s Security Software Market Share Report

ESET today announced that Gartner has ranked the company as the security software vendor with the largest worldwide growth in consumer security in 2010...
Bratislava, May 5th, 2011

ESET Launches BETA Versions of ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 with Enhanced Technology and Features

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announces the launch of BETA versions of its flagship products ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5.
Bratislava, April 28th, 2011

ESET Releases BETA Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android Smartphones

ESET, the leader in proactive protection, is expanding its portfolio of security solutions to protect devices running on the popular Android platform. ESET now offers ESET Mobile Security for three operating systems including Symbian, Windows Mobile and Android. The BETA version is available to download from the company’s website, ESET.com
Bratislava, April 27th, 2011

Computer fraudsters cashing in on British Royal Wedding and Ice Hockey World Championship in Slovakia

The British Royal wedding and the upcoming ice hockey world championship in Slovakia have caught the attention of cybercriminals. Prince William who is to wed Kate Middleton has computer scammers at the ready to profit from the media circus surrounding this year’s high profile event. Meanwhile, in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, hockey-related internet domains bearing traits of unfair business practices have sprung up.
Bratislava, April 18th; 2011

ESET at Infosecurity Europe 2011: A Showcase of ESET’s Business Products

Starting Tuesday, April 19th 2011, ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, will showcase its latest portfolio of business products at Infosecurity Europe, a leading European IT security expo. ESET will dispatch to the event its top Tech leader, CTO Pavel Luka as well as Senior Research Fellow, David Harley.
Bratislava, April 13th, 2011

Threats in March: Japanese Disaster Misused by Cyber-Criminals; INF/Autorun and Win32/Conficker lead in malware

INF/Autorun, according to the statistical information from ThreatSense.Net, yet again wins the spot of the most ranked global malware-threat in March 2011 with 5.79 percent occurrence. The second most prevalent malware worldwide was Win32/Conficker with 4.29 percent occurrence, followed by Win32/PSW.OnLineGames with 2.23 percent.
Bratislava, Bratislava, April 12th, 2011

ESET Announces ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux

ESET today announced the availability of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition for Linux Desktop and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux, the company's new security solutions for corporate workstations and home computers running Linux. ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux capitalizes on the award-winning ThreatSense engine to deliver advanced protection against cyber threats with minimal impact on system performance.
Bratislava, April 13th, 2011

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 wins VB100 Award

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 has won “VB100”, the award from Virus Bulletin, UK’s independent testing antivirus authority. This is the 67th time that ESET NOD32 has won this award.
Bratislava

ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server Delivers Enhanced Spam Detection

ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server 4.3 is now available for businesses. The update is available for free to existing customers of ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server and offers a more advanced antispam engine with precision score dials, and spam and greylisting logs.
Bratislava, March 10th, 2011

Global and European Threat Statistics: INF/Autorun Most Widespread Malware Again

Based on statistical information collected by ESET ThreatSense.Net in the month of February, INF/Autorun (5.53%) ranked in the top position among the analyzed cyber-threats. The second most prevalent malware worldwide was Win32/Conficker (3.785), followed by Win32/PSW.OnLineGames (2.17%)
Bratislava, March 7th, 2011

ESET @ CeBIT 2011: Thousands of visitors, cloud-computing and sneak peek of ESET’s next generation of products

Cloud-security, preview of ESET Smart Security 5, and presentation of ESET Mobile Security for the Android platform took center stage at the world’s largest IT expo CeBIT 2011 which came to a close Saturday. Tens of thousands visitors passed and stopped by at ESET’s main stand at the exhibition. Sneak peek of ESET’s latest security solutions drew the attention of visitors, press, and IT professionals.
Bratislava , February 28th, 2011

ESET to Exhibit at CeBIT 2011: Presentation of ESET Mobile Security for Android, Beta version; Sneak peek of ESET Smart Security 5

Starting Tuesday, March 1st 2011, ESET, the leader in proactive protection will exhibit at world’s largest computer technology trade show and expo in Hannover, Germany (March 1st - March 5th). ESET will present a new product for the Android platform - ESET Mobile Security, and offer a preview of the 5th generation of ESET Smart Security for Windows.
Bratislava, February 16th, 2011

ESET Advises on Facebook Worms: Beware of Yimfoca and Fbphotofake

Facebook users were exposed to a slew of worms, including Win32/Yimfoca.AA and Win32/Fbphotofake. Win32/Yimfoca.AA has even ranked in the ThreatSense.Net Top Ten in many European countries, including Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, for the last few weeks.
Bratislava, February 14th, 2011

ESET File Security for Linux receives VB100 award

ESET File Security 3.0.20 for Linux has received a “VB100”, the award from Virus Bulletin, UK’s independent testing antivirus authority.
Bratislava, February 8th, 2011

Global Threat Statistics: Win32/Conficker Returns to No. 1

Based on statistical information collected by ESET ThreatSense.Net in the month of January, Win32/Conficker (5.38%) has moved back to the first position as the top threat globally. The second most frequently occurring piece of malware is INF/Autorun (5.30%), followed by Win32/PSW.OnLineGames (2.17%).
Bratislava, February 1st, 2011

ESET begins phasing out server products based on the ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2.7

As of today - February 1, 2011 - ESET will begin phasing out server products based on the ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2.7 engine. The server software will be removed from the ESET website and will no longer be sold. Customers will continue to be protected with signature updates until February 1, 2012.
Bratislava, January 21st, 2011

ESET CEO Richard Marko to head global R&D and oversee rollout of next generation security solutions

BRATISLAVA - ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, recently announced the appointment of Richard Marko as the new CEO. The new management has already outlined strategies for worldwide market development of the company and its subsidiaries.
Bratislava, January 21st, 2011

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop available in Release Candidate version

ESET is moving forward another step to the final release of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for the Linux Desktop with the release of Release Candidate version.
Bratislava, January 20th, 2011

ESET Releases ESET Mobile Security Business Edition BETA for Public Testing

ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection announces the release of ESET Mobile Security Business Edition BETA for public testing. Built for Smartphones and Pocket-PCs running Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems, it delivers unparalleled data security and protection against emerging threats. The Business Edition of ESET Mobile Security shares all functionalities with the current ESET Mobile Security, while adding functionality to be managed remotely via ESET Remote Administrator 4.