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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux

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Uniquely designed for Linux

No Operating System is completely safe. Even though the Linux platform may not have as many threats as other platforms and is targeted directly, it can still act as a malware carrier and cause serious damage to Windows-based systems in the network. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 is designed to be smart. Powered by the advanced ThreatSense® scanning engine, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 features proactive protection, an intuitive user interface, and solutions that run seamlessly in the background.

Technology behind it

Utilizing advanced heuristic techniques, ThreatSense® provides industry-leading protection against known and yet unknown threats. The sophisticated detection method similar to that of DNA profiling is applied to detect and eliminate virus mutations of already existing infiltrations across all platforms.

  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware

Key Features

Antivirus (ThreatSense® technology) eliminates Windows, Mac and Linux viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits and other malware.

Antispyware protects your online privacy and identity.

Informative Graphs and Statistics – Examine statistics and graphs that measure the performance of the antivirus, anti-spyware and real-time protection modules. These easily accessibly metrics include disk operations (writing to or reading from the disk) and virus statistics. 

Application Settings Control – Only members of the privileged users group — set by the administrator — can modify all program settings. This feature prevents unintentional or unauthorized changes to settings that can disable or degrade security of your computer.

Experience ESET’s Benefits

Proactive Protection – ESET's smart ThreatSense® technology offers multiple layers of protection with precise identification of even never-seen-before forms of malware.


Built for Speed – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 is lightning fast and operates smoothly in the background, so you won’t even notice it’s there.


Easy on You – From its compact and intuitive user interface to its minimal use of alerts, you’ll be up and running in a snap without undue interruptions.


Seamless Updates – Security updates are discreetly sent to your computer, ensuring your defenses are always at their strongest.

Key Benefits

Cross-Platform Protection – When sharing music, video, or other files, it's possible that these contain viruses that are not a threat to the Linux desktop, but should be removed to protect your friends, family and others who may receive files from you. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 eliminates Windows, Linux and Mac OS X malware in real-time.

Speed – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 won't slow your machine down. Full disk scans run smoothly in the background and security updates are automatic. Now, you can work, play, explore and create without slowdowns, annoying pop-ups, or compromising security for productivity.

Seamless Performance – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 is easy to install and setup, features intuitive dashboard displays, and provides instructions on how to address security threats. By integrating seamlessly with your Linux desktop, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 works quietly in the background with low memory usage and minimal alerts.

System Requirements

Processor Architecture: 32-bit (x86) / 64-bit (x64), Intel®

Operating Systems: Debian 6.0.7, RedHat, Ubuntu 12.10, SuSe, Fedora 18 and Mandriva plus majority of other RPM-and DEB-based distributions

Memory Consumption: 100 MB

Disk-Space (Download): 17 MB

Disk-Space (Installation): 46 MB

NOTE:
See these instructions on how to enable ESET GUI in Ubuntu Unity

Additional Features

  • On demand and scheduled scans for your various storage devices including USB drives, CDs and DVDs, memory sticks, etc.
  • Drop files and folders into the ESET desktop icon or open window for a quick scan.
  • Small and non-invasive automatic database signature updates for protection against latest threats
  • Intuitive and familiar Linux look and feel
  • Scanning of shared folders for virtual machines (e.g. Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion, or Bootcamp)
  • Advanced setup for power-users to control scan depth, set file, folder or volume exclusions, set level of heuristics, and much more