ESET Deep Behavioral Inspection enables deeper monitoring of unknown & suspicious processes

BRATISLAVA, February 25, 2020 – Today, ESET released a white paper focusing on ESET Deep Behavioral Inspection (DBI) – the latest enhancement of the system specifically designed to perform advanced behavioral analysis and detection known as ESET Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS).

“Cyber criminals will go to great lengths to achieve their ultimate goal –stealing information, computing resources or money.  Apart  from social  engineering  techniques, they employ  technical tricks such  as obfuscation, encryption, and process injection, designed to help their code avoid detection by built-in as well as third-party security solutions,”explains ESET Security Awareness Specialist Ondrej Kubovič. “ESET DBI, together with  other  HIPS modules,represents an  important  protective layer that can detect and report these tricks and thus block malicious activity on the targeted system,”he adds.

Deep Behavioral Inspection,as one of the latest technological additions to the ESET HIPS framework,can be  found in  the  latest  edition of ESET products for both home and  business users. DBI includes new detection heuristics and enables an even   deeper user-mode monitoring of unknown,suspicious processes. This is accomplished via hooks created by DBI within unknown, potentially harmful processes and monitoring of their activity and requests to the operating system. If malicious behavior is detected, DBI mitigates the activity and informs the user. If the process is suspicious, but does not show clear signs of malicious behavior, HIPS can also use the data gathered by  DBI to run further analysis via its other modules.

ESET Host-based Intrusion Prevention System is a detection technology specifically  created to monitor and scan behavioral events from running processes, files and  registry keys,looking for  suspicious activity. It focuses on a variety of malicious behaviors used either to wreak havoc on a victim’s device or to avoid detection by security solutions. The list of HIPS modules includes:

  • Advanced Memory Scanner (AMS)
  • Exploit Blocker (EB)
  • Ransomware Shield(RS)
  • Deep Behavioral Inspection (DBI)

(Image below: Schematic of how DBI fits into the existing HIPS process monitoring layer)

For more details on the inner workings of ESET HIPS read the latest white paper, “ESET Deep Behavioral Inspection” on https://www.welivesecurity.com/. Make  sure  to follow ESET research on Twitter for the latest news from ESET Research.

 

 

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About ESET

For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint and mobile security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defences in realtime to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centres worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003. For more information, visit https://www.eset.hk/ or follow us on Facebook.

 

 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET Named a Strong Performer in Endpoint Security Suites 2019 Report by Independent Research Firm

BRATISLAVA, February 7, 2020, ESET – a global leader in information security software – has been recognized as a “strong performer” in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Suites Q3 2019 report. The prestigious report assessed the top 15 security suites in the market, including their ability to prevent, detect, and remediate endpoint threats, with ESET emerging as a strong performer.

In reviewing the overall market, the report stated that “endpoint security suite buyers prioritize automatic threat protection.” The report highlights that endpoint security suites are now increasingly “tasked with protecting against targeted-style threats” and that therefore, customers should look for providers that “tightly integrate threat prevention, detection, and response,” “extend visibility and control over a broad endpoint ecosystem,” and “offer flexibility in a variety of environments and risk tolerances.”

The report recognized ESET’s full portfolio of enterprise offerings since ESET has widened our focus to cater to increased enterprise market demands. ESET received the highest score possible in the corporate vision and focus criterion and was noted for developing several capabilities aimed at enterprise buyers, such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), managed detection and response, threat intelligence services, and vulnerability management. ESET also had the highest score possible in the OS support criterion, which is defined as having broad operating systems support relative to others in the evaluation. 

To assess the state of the endpoint security suites market and see how the vendors stack up against each other, Forrester evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the top vendors. After examining past research, user need assessments, and vendor and expert interviews, Forrester developed a comprehensive set of 25 criteria, which they group into three categories:

•    Current offering. Each vendor’s position on the vertical axis of the Forrester Wave™ graphic indicates the strength of its current offering. Key criteria for this evaluation include malware and exploit prevention, behavioral detection, and product performance, which Forrester validated using customer feedback and demos/briefings.

•    Strategy. Placement on the horizontal axis indicates the strength of the vendors’ strategies. Here, Forrester evaluated corporate vision and focus, security community, and product road map.

•    Market presence. Represented by the size of the markers on the graphic, Forrester’s market presence scores reflect each vendor’s enterprise customer base and licensing partner ecosystem.

The Forrester Wave™ report details that security professionals want an endpoint security suite that can protect the increasing number of devices brought into the workplace and handle the increasing complexity of the security landscape. For vendors, improved behavioral protection combined with risk-based security policies will lead the way in cybersecurity solutions. We believe this is reflected in ESET’s success in receiving the highest score possible in the security community involvement, OS support, and corporate vision and focus criteria.

The report states in ESET’s profile that “ESET is perfect for buyers who value a simple, straightforward UI with more advanced functions easily invoked when required,” with ESET customers continually rating the company exceptionally well for its low impact to user experience.

Juraj Malcho, ESET’s chief technology officer, commented, “We believe the recognition of ESET as a strong performer in Forrester’s latest Endpoint Security Suite Wave is a testament to our commitment to delivering premium security to the enterprise sector. The enterprise threat landscape is constantly evolving in sophistication, and it is central to our mission that our users are protected against complex threats with the highest standard of security solutions. In our increasingly digitized world, it is imperative that enterprises and their data are safe and secure.”


About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

AV-Comparatives recognizes ESET consumer products with gold medals in cybersecurity awards

BRATISLAVA, February 6, 2020 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been recognized with gold and bronze awards in the AV-Comparatives Summary Report 2019. AV-Comparatives, a leading independent testing organization, uses one of the largest sample collections worldwide to create a real-world environment for highly accurate testing. Their Summary Report 2019 provides commentary on the consumer antivirus products tested over the course of the year, and highlights the high-scoring products from the different tests that took place over the 12 months.

The report looked at consumer Windows products from 16 different vendors, with excellent results for ESET, taking awards in three categories: Overall Performance (Low System Impact), Enhanced Real-World Test (Advanced Threat Protection), and the False Positive Test.

Overall Performance (Low System Impact)

ESET was awarded a gold medal in the Low System Impact category, which assesses each product’s impact on system speed and performance. ESET has consistently achieved great results in this category, improving on its silver award in the same category in 2018.

Enhanced Real-World Test (Advanced Threat Protection)

ESET took a gold medal in the Advanced Threat Protection category, which is a new category for 2019 and 2020. This test addresses a program’s ability to protect against advanced targeted and fileless attacks. ESET was also one of only two vendors to block all 15 targeted attacks in the testing process.

False Positive Test

ESET was awarded a bronze medal in the False Positive Test. As the report notes, false positives can cause as much trouble as a real infection, and avoiding them is a crucial element of any antivirus product. AV-Comparatives carried out extensive false-positive testing as part of the Malware protection tests and the Real-World Protection Test.

Commenting on the results, Jiří Kropáč, head of threat detection labs at ESET, said: “ESET’s recognition from AV-Comparatives is testament to our dedication to our customers and our promise to always deliver the best in IT security solutions. Ensuring consumers are equipped with cutting-edge protection against the latest threats is extremely important to us. We are honored to receive these awards and to be recognized as a key player in making technology safer for everyone.”

Read AV-Comparative’s Summary Report 2019 for more information.



About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET launches Version 3.0 of Secure Authentication

Bratislava – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Version 3.0 of ESET Secure Authentication (ESA), a multifactor authentication solution that allows businesses of all sizes to secure mobile devices, prevent data breaches, and meet compliance requirements. This new version of the solution brings a range of updates, including the introduction of the Identity Connector and support for biometric authentication.

The Identity Connector gives customers the option to employ ESA to protect any service or application that uses a third-party identity provider, via the SAML authentication protocol integration. This significantly extends integration capabilities, now allowing customers to use ESA to protect access to a wide range of services and environments, such as email, VPN, Office 365 or Dropbox.

Version 3.0 also introduces support for native biometric authentication in ESA mobile apps, meaning users can now use integrated fingerprint scanners and facial recognition when approving authentication requests.

The new Notification Center gives users the option to configure their own notifications, so they can be proactively informed without the need to be logged in. The update also provides major performance improvements, bringing customers a robust solution to cover larger deployments.

Vladimír Maťovčík, senior product manager at ESET, states: “Business security solutions need to be reliable, be easy to use and cause minimal impact to a company’s processes. With an increasing need for organizations to protect a range of devices and environments, ESET Secure Authentication provides a simple, effective mobile-based solution that secures data and cloud access without affecting employee productivity.”

“The introduction of the Identity Connector increases the solution’s level of security, whilst the improved performance and addition of support of iOS and Android biometrics makes the experience even smoother for users.” 

For further information on ESET Secure Authentication, click here.  


About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET to Lead Linux Malware Workshop and Showcase Groundbreaking Amazon Echo KRACK Research at RSA 2020

Bratislava, Slovakia – January 23, 2020 ESET, a global leader in IT security, today announced a number of activities at next month’s RSA Conference 2020 (February 24-28 in San Francisco). 

ESET Malware Researcher Marc-Etienne M. Léveillé will lead a main stage workshop titled “Hunting Linux Malware for Fun and Flags.” The 50-minute workshop will take place on February 27 at 1:30 PM at Moscone West 3002. Attendees will learn to fight real-world Linux malware targeting server environments and to search for malicious processes and concealed backdoors in a compromised web server. Several examples of malware will be demonstrated with increasing layers of complexity, from scripts to ELF binaries with varying degrees of obfuscation.

ESET Senior Malware Researcher Robert Lipovský and Senior Detection Engineer, Štefan Svorenčík will present a 30-minute session on “Kr00k: How KRACKing Amazon Echo Exposed a Billion+ Vulnerable Wi-Fi Devices” on Wednesday, February 26 at 3:00pm PT at Moscone South. 

On the RSA trade show floor, ESET will be located at booth #753 in the South Hall. Senior Malware Researcher Robert Lipovský will discuss ESET’s latest cutting-edge threat research, including Operation Ghost and KRACKing the Amazon Echo. Malware Removal Support Supervisor James Rodewald will be leading demonstrations of ESET’s award-winning enterprise, SMB and consumer products. Malware Researcher Marc-Etienne M. Léveillé will also review his conference presentation and answer questions from attendees. 

Directly outside the conference, ESET will be running a four-day contest. Attend any of ESET’s inspiring presentations or live demos and get a chance to win the newest MacBook Pro 13, an iPhone 11, iPad, or Apple Watch in a prize raffle. Please see here for more details and contest rules. 

“RSA is a fantastic opportunity for our customers – both current and prospective – to see our multilayered suite of security solutions in action,” said Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET. “The cybersecurity landscape has evolved drastically over the past decade, and we expect this to continue in the years to come. ESET is proud to be at the forefront of the field, and we are looking forward to showcasing our groundbreaking research, both on stage and at our trade show booth. We’re excited to meet and talk to attendees next month at RSA.”

Want to meet on-site with ESET at RSA? Please visit https://www.eset.com/us/rsac/.



About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.