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ESET Goes Google Play with ESET Mobile Security for Android Smartphones and Tablets

ESET today announced the availability of ESET Mobile Security for the Android platform on Google Play. With ESET Mobile Security now available on Google Play users gain a convenient way to purchase a security solution that provides real-time protection against mobile threats on smartphone and tablet devices.

ESET Tops Worldwide Growth List for Consumer Security in Leading Industry Analyst Firm’s Security Software Market Share Report

ESET today announced that for the second straight year, Gartner has ranked the company as the security software vendor with the largest worldwide growth in consumer security. According to Gartner’s “Market Share: Security Software, Worldwide, 2011” report, which was released in late March 2012, ESET grew by 30.10 percent.

ESET Releases BETA Versions of Next Generation Products for Mac: New Line ESET Cyber Security Pro and ESET Cyber Security

ESET, today announced the BETA launch of the next generation of ESET products: ESET Cyber Security, and adding a brand new product to its portfolio - ESET Cyber Security Pro. Both deliver ultimate protection against emerging threats for the Mac platform, as well as security against cross-platform attacks targeting Windows or Linux based systems in mixed networks. ESET Cyber Security BETA and ESET Cyber Security Pro BETA offer more than a dozen new or enhanced features. ESET Cyber Security Pro BETA comes with all the features of ESET Cyber Security BETA, plus personal firewall and parental control.

ESET Opens Research & Development Center in Canada at Montreal’s École Polytechnique Campus

ESET today announced the expansion of its global network of Research &Development (R&D) centers. On April 17, the company will officially open its technological hub in Montreal, Canada with offices directly on the campus of the highly-recognized École Polytechnique Montreal.

ESET Uncovers Win32/Georbot – Information Stealing Trojan and Botnet Spreading in Georgia

ESET today revealed its analysis of Win32/Georbot, an information stealing trojan and botnet spreading in the country of Georgia. Earlier this year ESET’s global research team uncovered Win32/Georbot, a botnet that has some very interesting communication features. Amongst other activities, it tries to steal documents and certificates, is capable of creating audio and video recordings, and can browse a local network for information.

ESET Foundation to Support Securing Our eCity® Initiative and Drive Awareness and Education for Cyber and Societal Challenges

ESET today announced that it has established the ESET Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. ESET has established the ESET Foundation to further support its Securing Our eCity initiative and commitment to community collaboration to support cybersecurity awareness, education and societal challenges within the San Diego community and across the nation.

ESET Wins 2012 SC Magazine Reader Trust Award

ESET today announced it has been recognized with SC Magazine’s 2012 Reader Trust Award as the company with the Best Anti-Malware Management solution. The announcement was made on February 28, 2012 at the SC Awards Gala, held in conjunction with the annual RSA Conference in San Francisco.

Righard Zwienenberg Joins ESET as Senior Research Fellow

ESET today announced that Righard J. Zwienenberg, household name in the AV industry, has joined ESET as a senior research fellow and core member of the company’s Technology Division. Zwienenberg will be working alongside other senior researchers and leading technology experts at ESET Headquarters in Bratislava as well as in the Netherlands.

ESET Releases BETA Versions of ESET Endpoint Security Suite and ESET Endpoint Security, the Fifth Generation of its Business Solutions

ESET today announced the BETA launch of its new flagship products for business customers: ESET Endpoint Security Suite and ESET Endpoint Security. ESET, the maker of the award-winning NOD32 technology for 25 years, invites IT administrators to join in the public testing of these new products.

ESET Wins 'Best Usability' Award From AV-TEST

ESET today announced it has won a '2011 Best Usability' award from the AV-TEST Institute, a leading international and independent service provider in the fields of IT security and antivirus research. ESET Smart Security 5 was awarded 'Best Usability' for its low false positives and low impact on system performance.

ESET Secures Top Honors from Independent Testing Labs AV-Comparatives and Virus Bulletin

ESET today announced it has been named a “2011 Top Rated Product” by AV-Comparatives and has secured its 71st “VB100” award from Virus Bulletin. Both awards add to ESET’s long track record of great results from these distinguished testing organizations.