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ESET Launches Service Build 4.2 Beta for ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has announced that Service Builds 4.2 for ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus are now available for public beta testing.
December 18, 2009ESET Launches Beta Program for ESET Remote Administrator 4
ESET Remote Administrator 4 makes it easy to deploy and manage ESET business solutions. Whether a company has 10 workstations or 10,000, ESET Remote Administrator allows for remote management from a single console. It is resource-efficient, scalable and easy to use. Timesaving features such as Active Directory integration, parametric groups, centralized quarantine management, firewall rules merge wizard, parallel remote install and Windows clustering support reduce the man-hours IT teams spend on endpoint security management while increasing their productivity.
December 2, 2009ESET Launches Beta Program for ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Mac OS X
The growing popularity of Mac computers has made the Mac OS X platform a prime target for malware writers. Not only are these computers susceptible to Mac OS X-specific malware, they can also carry Windows or Linux malware through file sharing and email attachments. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Mac OS X is a fast and effective solution to both problems.
San Diego, CA, December 1, 2009ESET Secures Record 12th "Advanced+" Award in Proactive test from AV-Comparatives
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured its 12th "Advanced+" rating in proactive/retrospective testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. The latest test measured proactive on-demand detection capabilities of 16 antivirus products. ESET's closest competitor has six (6) Advanced+ awards.
San Diego, CA, November 17, 2009ESET Security Software Receives Intel Multi-Core and Spikesource Security Certification
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, announced today that it has received Intel Multi-Core Technology and Security Certification as part of the Intel® Certified Solutions Program, powered by SpikeSource. In addition, ESET security software products are included in the Intel® Business Exchange, a software marketplace for small and medium-sized enterprise customers.
November 4, 2009ESET Launches Beta Program for ESET Mail Security 4 for Microsoft Exchange Server
ESET, the leader in proactive threat detection, has announced ESET Mail Security 4 for Microsoft Exchange Server is now available for public beta testing.
San Diego, CA, October 6, 2009ESET Earns Record-Breaking 58th VB100 Award
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that it has captured a record 58th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, the widely-respected independent comparative testing group. October's report focused on the Windows Server 2008 platform. 11 of the 26 entries were awarded the VB100 designation.
San Diego, CA, September 29, 2009ESET Announces Support for Windows 7
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has announced support for the Microsoft® Windows 7® operating system. The complete line of ESET products - ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 and ESET Smart Security 4 (home and business editions), ESET Remote Administrator 3, SysInspector and ESET Online Scanner now fully support Microsoft's new operating system.
San Diego, CA, September 23, 2009ESET Secures 16th "Advanced+" Award from AV-Comparatives
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured its 16th "Advanced+" rating by AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. Of the 16 products tested in its August "On-Demand" test, only seven were awarded "Advanced+."
San Diego, CA, September 23, 2009ESET Named 6th Fastest-Growing Private Company in San Diego
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in San Diego, and a top-10 finisher on the San Diego Business Journal's San Diego Fast 100. Based on revenue growth from 2006 to 2008, ESET ranked number six on the list of 100 companies.
San Diego, CA, September 23, 2009ESET Mobile Antivirus for Symbian Public Beta Release
ESET, the leader in proactive threat detection, has announced ESET Mobile Antivirus for Symbian is now available for public beta testing.
San Diego, CA, September 22, 2009Intel Distributes ESET Security Software With Intel Desktop Boards
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, announced today that Intel will distribute ESET security software products with Intel-branded desktop motherboards starting in Q1 2010. As a result of the distribution agreement, Intel Desktop Boards will include either a 45-day or one-year product license for ESET Smart Security.
San Diego, CA, September 1, 2009ESET Named Winner of Business Solutions magazine 'Best Channel Product'
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has been named a winner of Business Solutions magazine Best Channel Product award. The company was recognized as the Best Endpoint Security Solution in the technology category for ESET Smart Security 4, the most advanced edition of integrated security solution combining antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-spam functionality with a personal firewall.
San Diego, CA, September 1, 2009ESET Named Winner of Business Solutions magazine 'Best Channel Product'
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has been named a winner of Business Solutions magazine Best Channel Product award. The company was recognized as the Best Endpoint Security Solution in the technology category for ESET Smart Security 4, the most advanced edition of integrated security solution combining antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-spam functionality with a personal firewall.
San Diego, CA, August 24, 2009ESET's Bonnie McMenomy Recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as One of the Top 100 Women in the Channel
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that Bonnie McMenomy, channel marketing manager-east has been recognized by Everything Channel's CRN Magazine as one of the Top 100 Women in the Channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel were chosen by the editors of the magazine based on their achievements as executives and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. The Top 100 Women in the Channel represent a changing trend in a traditionally all male industry.
San Diego, CA, August 20, 2009ESET Mobile Antivirus Updated
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that it has expanded support for ESET Mobile Antivirus for Windows for the following 15 localized language versions.
San Diego, CA, August 13, 2009ESET Named One of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies by INC. Magazine for the Third Consecutive Year
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that Inc. Magazine has ranked it among the fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year. Distinguished as No. 379 among the top 500 organizations, ESET grew at an impressive rate of 667.4 percent, ranking eighth among the top security companies and 11 in the top 50 businesses in San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, Calif. area.
San Diego, CA, August 5, 2009Level Platforms Integrates ESET Into Its Managed Services Offering To Provide Customers With Increased Security
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced a partnership with Level Platforms, the leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) software to provide an interface for ESET's NOD32 Business Edition. This partnership gives the more than 3000 IT solution providers worldwide who are using Level Platforms' Managed Workplace to deliver managed services to small and midsized businesses (SMBs) the ability to have instant access to ESET's award-winning security solutions directly from Managed Workplace's web-based central dashboard. The integration with Level Platforms marks ESET's official entry into the managed services provider (MSP) market and establishes the company as a leading security vendor in managed services.
San Diego, CA, August 4, 200957 Virus Bulletin VB100 Awards for ESET
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that its flagship ESET NOD32 Antivirus has captured a record 57th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, the widely-respected independent comparative testing group. ESET NOD32 Antivirus is still the only product with more than 50 VB100 awards and continues to lead the industry with the highest detection rates combined with zero false positives – the winning formula in malware prevention. August's report focused on the Windows Vista platform. Almost one-third of the field failed the test, with only 22 of the 34 entries awarded the VB100 designation.
June 24, 2009ESET Plug-in for Cisco NAC Release Candidate Announced
ESET Plug-in for Cisco NAC Release Candidate is now available for public testing. This phase of public testing is expected to last four weeks.
San Diego, CA, June 4, 2009ESET Records 56th Virus Bulletin VB100 Award
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has captured a record 56th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, a widely-respected independent comparative testing group. ESET is still the only company with more than 50 VB100 awards and continues to lead the industry with the highest detection rates combined with zero false positives – the winning formula in malware prevention. June's report focused on the 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003 platform.
San Diego.com, June 3, 2009ESET Mobile Antivirus Updated
ESET announce the availability of an update release to ESET Mobile Antivirus.
San Diego, CA, June 1, 2009ESET Secures 11th "Advanced+" Award in Proactive test from AV-Comparatives
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured its 11th "Advanced+" rating in retrospective testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. Only two other products were awarded "Advanced+" in the latest testing, which measured proactive on-demand detection capabilities of 16 antivirus products.
San Diego, CA, May 26, 2009Securing Our eCity Promotes Cyber Security Awareness with Free Educational Events For San Diego
Securing Our eCity, a public initiative designed to counter the rapidly-growing wave of cybercriminal activity, announced today that it will host a series of one hour educational seminars to teach local San Diego residents about cybercrime and how to protect themselves. Spearheaded by ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, the Securing Our eCity free seminars will take place at educational facilities throughout the San Diego area during the weeks of May 25 and June 1, 2009.
San Diego, CA, May 20, 2009ESET Refreshes Online Scanner
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has released a major refresh of ESET Online Scanner – its next-generation free utility packed with new functionality. The ESET Online Scanner is used to detect malicious software (malware) other antivirus companies have missed, or to serve as a "second opinion" to verify a detected piece of malware. The browser-based software is always current with the latest signature database and is easy to launch.
San Diego, CA, May 12, 2009ESET Named To Magic Quadrant For Endpoint Protection Platforms By Leading Analyst Firm
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has been included in leading analyst firm Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms," published May 4, 2009.
San Diego, CA, April 29, 2009ESET Smart Security Wins CNET Editors' Choice Award
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that it received a CNET Editors' Choice award for ESET Smart Security 4, the recently updated integrated security solution combining antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-spam functionality with a personal firewall. The coveted CNET Editors' Choice award recognizes outstanding consumer electronics that represent the best available choice for quality, performance, design, service, value, and its logo is a mark of excellence denoting the best possible investment for consumers.
San Diego, CA, April 21, 2009ESET Announces "Securing Our eCity" - A New Public Education Initiative to Promote Cyber Security
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced Securing Our eCity, a new initiative to educate and protect consumers and businesses from the growing threat of cybercrime, which the FBI ranks as the third-greatest threat to U.S. national security, after nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction.
San Diego, CA, April 2, 2009ESET Captures Record 55th Virus Bulletin VB100 Award
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has captured a record 55th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, a widely-respected independent comparative testing group. ESET is still the only company with more than 50 VB100 awards and continues to lead the industry with the highest detection rates combined with zero false positives - the winning formula in malware prevention. "April's report tested performance and detection of 39 products within the dominant Windows XP platform."
San Diego, CA, March 2, 2009ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 and ESET Smart Security 4 Deliver Advanced Proactive Protection
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection for PCs, servers, and other systems, today announced version 4 of ESET's award-winning anti-malware solutions ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, for consumers and businesses. The new versions build on ESET's ThreatSense®, the industry's most accurate proactive technology for detecting viruses and other malware, by adding over 20 new capabilities that improve malware detection, enhance system diagnostics and recovery, and improve management. The latest release continues ESET's tradition of delivering ultimate security with fast, transparent operation and minimal load on system memory, disk or CPU. ESET's unrivaled ability to deliver industry-leading proactive malware detection and high system performance can literally extend the life of PCs and laptops while improving their security.
San Diego, CA, February 19, 2009ESET Secures Record 54th Virus Bulletin VB100 Award
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced it has captured a record 54th VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, a widely-respected independent comparative testing group. ESET is still the only company with more than 50 VB100 awards and continues to lead the industry with the highest detection rates with zero false positives – the winning formula in malware prevention. The February 2009 review saw the introduction of a brand-new testing format, called Reactive and Proactive (RAP) testing, designed to test more recent samples of malware.
San Diego, CA, February 4, 2009ESET Announces Update of Antivirus for Smartphones
ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced the availability of an update release to ESET Mobile Antivirus. Included with this release are the following usability improvements:
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