Parents Can Help Their Children Explore Online Safely

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Brand new, child-friendly ESET Parental Control for Android app is now available worldwide.

ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announces the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, which helps parents to protect their children when exploring the online world.

Having a tool to manage what their children do with their tablets and smartphones is important for parents. A survey commissioned by ESET showed that 88% of parents are worried about what their children can access online. In that survey, 81% of parents said that they were troubled by the idea of their child visiting inappropriate web pages; 71% mentioned their children forwarding personal details to strangers; while 61% highlighted excessive amounts of time spent on devices. 

Despite parents’ fears, only few of them have installed a parental control app to help manage their children’s online experiences, the survey revealed.  

Children are increasingly moving from PCs to mobile devices in order to access the internet. Statistics show that Facebook alone has 1 billion active users a month connecting via mobile devices.  And with children, the dominant mobile platform is Android. Gartner forecasts that there will be 1.6 billion Android devices worldwide in 2017 and they are attractive for children due to their lower cost in comparison with other products.

ESET Parental Control for Android app is the answer to parents’ worries. It enables them to be sure that children of all ages can enjoy the wealth of information and entertainment available online without the fear of online threats.  

“ESET Parental Control app for Android safeguards children on smart devices by giving them protection and user experience, without limiting performance,” says Branislav Orlik, Product Manager at ESET.

ESET Parental Control for Android is a child-friendly family protection system which helps parents to build a respectful relationship with their children who use their own smartphones or tablets. Designed to help parents protect their children against internet threats and inappropriate web pages, the app boasts a wealth of child protection features and a friendly user interface.
 

Features include: 

Application Guard: blocks inappropriate content based on the child’s age by default.

Time Management: allows parents to limit the time their child spends playing games and using other apps, even when the child is away from home. 

Web Guard: the app automatically blocks predefined website categories, such as adult or offensive content, based on the child’s age. Additional categories or specific websites can be added too.

Child Locator: allows parents to request the current location of child device at any time.

Parental message: SMS sent from predefined parent numbers will lock the screen of the child’s phone until a read-confirmation button is pressed by the child.

Reports for Parents: detailed reports on app and web page usage. Reports are available to view at any time using parent mode in app; or via my.eset.com or can be sent regularly to parents’ email addresses.

The app contains an added option for children to ask their parents for special permission to access certain apps or web content, or ask for extra gaming or browsing time.

 
“These features make ESET Parental Control a unique application for the Android platform,” concludes Orlik.

ESET Parental Control for Android is available from the Google Play Store, at the my.eset.com portal or via ESET’s partners.  

About ESET

ESET, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning NOD32 technology which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. The Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus holds the world record for the 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. ESET has been selected as one of the most innovative companies in Europe for the 2011 HSBC European Business Awards and holds number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV Test and other organizations. ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security and ESET Cyber Security for Mac 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; with offices in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Prague (Czech Republic). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Cracow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), and an extensive partner network for 180 countries. . For more information, visit our local office at https://www.eset.hk.

About Version 2 Limited

Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

For more information, please visit https://www.version-2.com/ or call (852) 2893 8860 .

Parents Can Help Their Children Explore Online Safely

Brand new, child-friendly ESET Parental Control for Android app is now available worldwide.

ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announces the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, which helps parents to protect their children when exploring the online world.

Having a tool to manage what their children do with their tablets and smartphones is important for parents. A survey commissioned by ESET showed that 88% of parents are worried about what their children can access online. In that survey, 81% of parents said that they were troubled by the idea of their child visiting inappropriate web pages; 71% mentioned their children forwarding personal details to strangers; while 61% highlighted excessive amounts of time spent on devices. 

Despite parents’ fears, only few of them have installed a parental control app to help manage their children’s online experiences, the survey revealed.  

Children are increasingly moving from PCs to mobile devices in order to access the internet. Statistics show that Facebook alone has 1 billion active users a month connecting via mobile devices.  And with children, the dominant mobile platform is Android. Gartner forecasts that there will be 1.6 billion Android devices worldwide in 2017 and they are attractive for children due to their lower cost in comparison with other products.

ESET Parental Control for Android app is the answer to parents’ worries. It enables them to be sure that children of all ages can enjoy the wealth of information and entertainment available online without the fear of online threats.  

“ESET Parental Control app for Android safeguards children on smart devices by giving them protection and user experience, without limiting performance,” says Branislav Orlik, Product Manager at ESET.

ESET Parental Control for Android is a child-friendly family protection system which helps parents to build a respectful relationship with their children who use their own smartphones or tablets. Designed to help parents protect their children against internet threats and inappropriate web pages, the app boasts a wealth of child protection features and a friendly user interface.
 

Features include: 

Application Guard: blocks inappropriate content based on the child’s age by default.

Time Management: allows parents to limit the time their child spends playing games and using other apps, even when the child is away from home. 

Web Guard: the app automatically blocks predefined website categories, such as adult or offensive content, based on the child’s age. Additional categories or specific websites can be added too.

Child Locator: allows parents to request the current location of child device at any time.

Parental message: SMS sent from predefined parent numbers will lock the screen of the child’s phone until a read-confirmation button is pressed by the child.

Reports for Parents: detailed reports on app and web page usage. Reports are available to view at any time using parent mode in app; or via my.eset.com or can be sent regularly to parents’ email addresses.

The app contains an added option for children to ask their parents for special permission to access certain apps or web content, or ask for extra gaming or browsing time.

 
“These features make ESET Parental Control a unique application for the Android platform,” concludes Orlik.

ESET Parental Control for Android is available from the Google Play Store, at the my.eset.com portal or via ESET’s partners.  

About ESET

ESET, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning NOD32 technology which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. The Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus holds the world record for the 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. ESET has been selected as one of the most innovative companies in Europe for the 2011 HSBC European Business Awards and holds number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV Test and other organizations. ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security and ESET Cyber Security for Mac 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; with offices in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Prague (Czech Republic). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Cracow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), and an extensive partner network for 180 countries. . For more information, visit our local office at https://www.eset.hk.

About Version 2 Limited

Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

For more information, please visit https://www.version-2.com/ or call (852) 2893 8860 .

ESET Scores 100% for Second Straight Year in AV-Test Self-Protection Survey

In the latest AV-Test Self-Protection for Antivirus Software test ESET has repeated its success from last year and scored 100% with ESET Smart Security, being the only solution in its category to reach that score for a second time. 

Most of the malware now targets the IT security solution in order to disable it. Using self-protection technologies DEP (Data Execution Prevention) and ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) as a supporting measure reduces the risk and makes the solution more secure. 

In the key test of the self-defense capabilities of IT security software, AV-Test examined whether these protection technologies were implemented in connection with user-mode PE (portable executable) files for 32- and 64-bit solutions. In addition, the valid certificate signature of files was tested, too.

AV-Test reviewed 21 consumer security suites and 10 corporate security solutions to see if DEP and ASLR, which are freely available protection mechanisms, being used in the program code. 

“Out of the consumer solutions tested with DEP and ASLR, only ESET recorded 100% protection for the second time. Also in terms of digitally signed files, ESET, Symantec and McAfee did a good job,” said Andreas Marx, CEO at AV-TEST GmbH.

“At ESET we are dedicated to making the products that protect millions of users.  To succeed at it, we must first and foremost be able to protect ourselves. It’s nice to see tests out there validate that we are doing well in this regard,” said Pavol Luka, Chief Technology Officer at ESET.

Learn more about ESET Smart Security or ESET Technology or read the whole review by AV-Test titled ‘Check 2015: Self-Protection of Antivirus Software‘.

About ESET

ESET, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning NOD32 technology which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. The Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus holds the world record for the 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. ESET has been selected as one of the most innovative companies in Europe for the 2011 HSBC European Business Awards and holds number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV Test and other organizations. ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security and ESET Cyber Security for Mac 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; with offices in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Prague (Czech Republic). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Cracow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), and an extensive partner network for 180 countries. . For more information, visit our local office at https://www.eset.hk.

About Version 2 Limited

Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

For more information, please visit https://www.version-2.com/ or call (852) 2893 8860 .

ESET Smart Security 9正式推出 全新銀行和付款防護功能 為網上交易帶來保障

香港 – 2015年11月3日 – ESET宣布，推出第九代旗艦級個人防毒軟件系列，包括整合式網絡防護軟件 – ESET Smart Security 9，及多功能高效防毒軟件 – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 9。

20多年以來，ESET公司設計了全球最佳的個人防毒及企業防護軟件，用戶超過1億，覆蓋國家180個。ESET一直為用戶帶來業界最頂尖的防毒技術，而ESET Smart Security 9特別新增「銀行和付款防護」功能，針對現時網上金融交易的廣泛使用與新威脅的隱現，為用戶提供最佳防護。

ESET首席技術總監Palo Luka指：「我們看到，目前專門針對網上銀行、金融資訊和結算操作的惡意軟件持續增多，我們擁有阻止此類軟件的技術實力，因此設計開發出這一全新功能，進一步增進用戶體驗、保障網上銀行交易活動的安全性，使產品安全效力擴展到全新層次。」

ESET Smart Security 9有多層安全機制，運用最先進檢測技術，提供一流安全防護，其他重點功能包括殭屍網路防護、程式漏洞防護、偵測系統漏洞防護、進階記憶體掃描器等。
1. 殭屍網路防護：保護使用者電腦不被遠端攻擊者控制，以免淪為染毒電腦網路的一份子，參與各類惡意攻擊活動2. 程式漏洞防護：針對使用者系統中安裝的應用程式常見漏洞，例如網頁瀏覽器、PDF閱讀器、電郵用戶端或Microsoft Office元件等，新增了安全強化機制。3. 偵測系統漏洞防護：針對整個網路中的已知漏洞提高了檢測能力。4. 進階記憶體掃描器：針對採用多層加密技術、隱藏真實活動的頑固惡意軟件，能夠大大提高檢測率。另採用智慧DNA病毒庫，能夠清除成千上萬變種的惡意軟件，包括未知的新型惡意軟件在內。

有關ESET最新第九代旗艦級個人防毒軟件系列的詳細資料，請瀏覽網址： www.eset.hk/home/

關於Version 2 Limited

Version 2 Limited是亞洲最有活力的IT公司之一，公司發展及代理各種不同的互聯網、資訊科技、多媒體產品，其中包括通訊系統、安全、網絡、多媒體及消費市場產品。透過公司龐大的網絡、銷售點、分銷商及合作夥伴，Version 2 Limited 提供廣被市場讚賞的產品及服務。Version 2 Limited 的銷售網絡包括中國大陸、香港、澳門、台灣、新加坡等地區，客戶來自各行各業，包括全球1000大跨國企業、上市公司、公用機構、政府部門、無數成功的中小企及來自亞洲各城市的消費市場客戶。

關於ESET

ESET成立於1992年，是一家面向企業與個人用戶的全球性的電腦安全軟件提供商，其獲獎產品 — NOD32防病毒軟件系統，能夠針對各種已知或未知病毒、間諜軟件 （spyware）、rootkits和其他惡意軟件為電腦系統提供實時保護。ESET NOD32佔用 系統資源最少，偵測速度最快，可以提供最有效的保護，並且比其他任何防病毒產品獲得了更多的Virus Bulletin 100獎項。ESET連續五年被評為“德勤高科技快速成長500 強”（Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500）公司，擁有廣泛的合作夥伴網絡，包括佳能、戴爾、微軟等國際知名公司，在布拉迪斯拉發（斯洛伐克）、布里斯托爾（英國 ）、布宜諾斯艾利斯（阿根廷）、布拉格（捷克）、聖地亞哥（美國）等地均設有辦事處，代理機構覆蓋全球超過100個國家。