BRATISLAVA – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has today launched new versions of its Windows security products for consumers. The new versions upgrade the protection in ESET Internet Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security Premium.

The wide range of security improvements cover malware detection, online banking, password security and smart home support – in line with ESET’s goal to create a safer digital world for everyone to enjoy. With the ever-increasing volume of reported cyberattacks, it is vital that users are secured in their online activities. These product updates address key issues, including online payments and banking-related threats, identity theft and leaking of personal information, stolen passwords and connected device security.

ESET is continuously improving its solutions to ensure that users are equipped with the very latest technologies in cybersecurity while keeping a low system footprint. The updates bring fine-tuning of the Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System and Advanced Machine Learning modules, along with a significant reduction in the size of the Machine Learning module.

Other key updates include the new Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and System Registry scanners capable of detecting malware that uses the WMI or the registry maliciously. The Connected Home module is also improved with better connected device detection and security issue troubleshooting.

Financial security is a top priority, and the upgraded Banking & Payment Protection features a special secured browser mode through which users can safely pay online. The new feature allows users to run any supported browser in secured mode by default. With secured mode on, the communication of the keyboard and mouse with the browser is encrypted to guard against keylogging. In addition, Banking & Payment Protection now also notifies users when Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is turned on to alert them about the danger of malware abusing RDP.

Finally, ESET Password Manager has been completely rebuilt with new functionalities such as remote logout from websites and remote clearing of browser history, and is available via both browser extensions and native mobile apps.

Commenting on the updates, Matej Krištofík, product manager at ESET, said, “As cyberthreats continue to evolve in sophistication and frequency, it is vital that consumers and their devices are protected on every level. Technology is at the center of our lives, from online banking to connected homes, so it is more important than ever that our personal technology is safe and secure. We are proud to offer our latest Windows security product updates to consumers, reflecting our dedication to consistently improve and innovate in order to provide a safe digital experience for all.”

To find out more about ESET’s home security products for Windows, click here.

Each year, around autumn, ESET releases a new version of its Windows offering for home customers. This year sees the arrival of the fourteenth version of the home Windows lineup, with a long list of new and improved features for users. With cyberattacks surging massively over the past few months, this update meets users’ need for comprehensive online security in times of uncertainty and increased threats.

Included in the updates are ESET Internet Security, an advanced security solution that brings rock-solid protection for modern web users; ESET NOD32 Antivirus, a fast and light solution that is perfect for gamers and everyday users who don’t want any interruptions; and ESET Smart Security Premium, a comprehensive product built without compromise for users who want it all, including extra data encryption and easy password management. With the aim of creating a safer digital world for everyone to enjoy, version 14 adds a series of new features to these products, along with improvements in malware detection, online banking and password security.

A crucial upgrade was made in the Advanced Machine Learning module, which now has better detection while retaining a tiny footprint. The improvements in the data selection and algorithm components will lead to increased detection of threats, including those transmitted via email. Synchronous Advanced Machine Learning in the Cloud, which runs more heavyweight detection models on cloud platforms, also brings considerable improvements for the detection of new malware.

Similarly, ESET is continually working to improve behavioral detection, with a focus on extending protection across system components that are typically abused by malware. To this end, the Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System, which utilizes advanced behavioral analysis to protect your system from malware and unwanted activity, has also been bolstered with further detection methods. This includes improved detection of ransomware and other malware using suspicious encryption and decryption API calls.

The update also provides users with new protection in the form of the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and System Registry Scanner, which are capable of detecting malicious uses of the WMI and the system registry.

Finally, version 14 also brings changes to Banking & Payment Protection, including a “secured browser” mode through which you can safely pay online. This mode gives users the option to run any supported browser in secured mode by default; after it has been set up, the browser will always start in secured mode. The improved Banking & Payment Protection automatically protects users when banking online and when accessing web-based cryptocurrency wallets. The update encrypts the communication of your keyboard and mouse for safer transactions in your browser, and notifies you when Remote Desktop Protocol is on – a possible sign that malware is spying on you.

For more information about the full list of features included in ESET’s home Windows offering, please see here.