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Want to Check Your PC’s Security Status for Free? ESET Introduces ESET Online Scanner

ESET launched its new version of Online Scanner that is available for users free of charge. Compared to its predecessor, the scanner comes with significantly enhanced settings, anti-rootkit technology and compatibility with alternative web browsers.

ESET named to Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection by leading analyst firm

ESET has been included in leading analyst firm Gartner’s May 2009 ‘Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms’, which addresses security technologies for the protection of corporate network endpoints for the SMB and large enterprise market.

Conficker remains the most often detected computer threat

Analysis of ESET’s ThreatSense.Net , a sophisticated malware reporting and tracking system, shows that the highest number of detections in April, with almost 8,70% of the total, was scored by the Win32/Conficker class of threat.

ESET Launches New ESET SysInspector

ESET SysInspector that comes standard with a new generation of security suite - ESET Smart Security is now available in its new stand-alone version.

Another big botnet

The antivirus community has been allerted to the activities of the botnet using the Win32/Hexzone.AP. trojan. It is a typical Trojan that reports to a command and control server using the HTTP protocol.

ESET Named 2nd Best Employer of Year Thanks to Informal and Creative Work Environment

The prize was received by ESET CEO Miroslav Trnka who commented: "The recognition is a testament to our good relations and mutual respect that permeates the company. It is also reflective of a generous benefit package we provide our employees."

Conficker stopped connecting to domains

ESET detected a new variant of Conficker worm that is different to the previous ones in one major, yet surprising feature. It doesn’t contact any of the control domains, even though it originally operated with up to 50 000 domains a day.

ESET released Public Beta of the new ESET Plug-in for Cisco NAC

Users with with Cisco devices implemented in their company networks have the opportunity to test it. Testers can provide feedback or questions about the beta version of ESET Plugin for Cisco NAC directly to betasupport@eset.sk.

Conficker Topmost Threat throughout March 2009

According to the data captured by ThreatSense.Net,® the worm Conficker has been spreading on a massive scale primarily in the region of Eastern Europe, with especially high occurence in Ukraine (27,52%), Russia (22,48%), Romania (12,11%), Bulgaria (10,17%), apperaing also in Spain (11,81%), Italy (7,79%).

The new ESET Online Scanner is now available in the Release Candidate verison

As of today, the new ESET Online Scanner is in the "release candidate" phase, marking the beginning of intensive public testing prior to market launch.