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ESET Releases ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server

ESET today announced the release of ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server, engineered to secure business networks and data at the highest level. This product features major improvements over its predecessor, ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Windows File Server. The newly-added eShell functionality with command line control interface enhances the management of ESET security solutions in a networked environment even further.

ESET Smart Security 5 Earns Coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval

ESET today announced that ESET Smart Security 5 has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Winner's Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America's largest volunteer parent testing community, with over 40,000 members. Consumers looking for high-quality products and services can rest assured that when they see the PTPA Winner's Seal, it's evidence of product excellence as evaluated by unbiased parent consumers.

ESET First-to-Market with One Universal Security Subscription for Multi-Device Protection

ESET today announced the ESET Family Security Pack, a single family subscription for securing multiple devices, which provides protection for the entire home network with a unified security package. The ESET Family Security Pack provides consumers with a single universal license to protect up to five computers across various operating systems, including Windows® and Mac OS X®.

ESET's NOD32 Wins Information Security Magazine and SearchSecurity.com 2011 Antivirus Readers' Choice Award

ESET today announced that its ESET NOD32 Antivirus solution has been recognized by the TechTarget® Information Security™ magazine and SearchSecurity.com™ 2011 Readers' Choice Awards as the number one antimalware solution of the year. ESET's NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition took the gold prize in the antimalware category, finishing ahead of offerings from McAfee and Trend Micro.

ESET Launches Fifth Generation of Flagship Products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 and ESET Smart Security 5

SAN DIEGO – September 13, 2011 – ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announced the launch of the newest version of its flagship products, ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5. The latest generation of the company's consumer products offer even more advanced detection technology and multi-layered security features while preserving ESET's blazing speed and improving usability.

ESET Releases Fourth Version of Linux Server Products for Public BETA testing

ESET, the leader in proactive protection against cyber-threats, today announced the release of a new generation of its security solutions for Linux Servers for public BETA testing.

ESET’s Bonnie McMenomy and Carley Jaquess Named to CRN Magazine’s Power 100 Women in the Channel

ESET today announced that Bonnie McMenomy and Carley Jaquess, two of ESET's top channel marketing managers, have been named by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine to the Power 100 Women in the Channel list. This marks the fourth straight year that McMenomy has received this honor and the first year for Jaquess. The Power 100 Women in the Channel were chosen by the editors of the magazine based on their professional achievements, as well as the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel.

July Threats: Global Top 3 in Firm Hold – INF/Autorun, Win32/Conficker and Win32/Sality

According to ESET's cloud-based malware collection system, the most wide-spread type of threat both in Europe (5.27 percent) and globally (6.51 percent) for the month of July was INF/Autorun. Another oldtimer, Win32/conficker, ranked as the most widespread malware for the last year, reaching a global infection rate of 3.88 percent (3.12 percent in Europe). Win32/Sality remained in the third spot for the second month in a row globally (2.03 percent). Third place in Europe went to HTML/IFrame.B.Gen (3.05 percent).

ESET Survey: Online Users See Dangers in Kids’ Internet Activities

For children, summer is a time for play, enjoying holidays and spending time at home in front of the computer playing games, web surfing and chatting with friends. Naturally, preoccupied parents can hardly watch over every cyber-step their child takes online. ESET encourages parents to discuss the potential dangers on the Internet with their child and to help has prepared some tips on how to help keep them safe while online.

ESET Announces Release Candidate Version of ESET Mobile Security for Android Smartphones

ESET today announced it is moving forward in the testing and release process of the ESET Mobile Security for Android platform. Starting today, ESET Mobile Security for Android is available as a Release Candidate version. With ESET Mobile Security, ESET offers advanced protection for three operating systems including Symbian, Windows Mobile and Android. The Release Candidate version is available to download from the company's website, ESET.com.