Press Releases http://www.eset.com/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:22:42 GMT FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/anatomy-of-an-attack-eset-uncovers-how-trojan-stole-login-credentials-of-over-16000-facebook-users/ ESET, the leader in proactive protection against Internet threats with a 20 year history, has discovered a social engineering trojan horse. The piece of malware was managed to steal the login credentials of more than 16,000 Facebook users. The focus of the malware was on stealing personal Facebook (FB) login details and linking these with the user statistics of Texas HoldEm Poker, in case the victim plays this game. It needs to be added that the targeted application is a legitimate and very popular FB application by Zynga Inc. According to AppData, the application has a monthly share of 35 million active users. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/anatomy-of-an-attack-eset-uncovers-how-trojan-stole-login-credentials-of-over-16000-facebook-users/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-smart-security-6-with-anti-theft-and-offers-security-tips/ ESET, the leader in proactive digital protection - developing award-winning technology for more than 25 years has just released the latest versions of its flagship products’: ESET Smart Security® 6 and ESET NOD32® Antivirus 6. ESET Smart Security 6 provides all-in-one Internet security, while ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 is a fast and powerful antivirus solution. Alongside many important functions, ESET Smart Security features Anti-Theft protection. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-smart-security-6-with-anti-theft-and-offers-security-tips/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-its-sixth-generation-with-eset-social-media-scanner-offers-social-media-tips/ ESET, the leader in proactive digital protection - developing award-winning technology for more than 25 years, has just released the latest versions of its flagship products: ESET Smart Security® 6 and ESET NOD32® Antivirus 6. ESET Smart Security 6 is All-in-One Internet security, while ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 is fast and powerful antivirus solution. Both versions feature ESET Social Media Scanner. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-its-sixth-generation-with-eset-social-media-scanner-offers-social-media-tips/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-nod32-antivirus-6-and-eset-smart-security-6-with-anti-theft-a-dedicated-anti-phishing-module-and-eset-social-media-scanner/ ESET, the leader in proactive digital protection - developing award-winning technology for more than 25 years, announces the release of its flagship products’: ESET Smart Security 6 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6. ESET Smart Security 6 provides all-in-one internet security, while ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6 is a fast and powerful antivirus solution. The new generation provides even greater detection of infiltrations, improved cleaning and faster scanning due to the updated engine. Customers have valued ESET technology for the past 25 years especially because of reliable and fast detection. Furthermore, the ESET Social Media Scanner App also comes standard with ESET Smart Security 6 as well as ESET NOD32 Antivirus 6, protecting against Facebook threats. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-nod32-antivirus-6-and-eset-smart-security-6-with-anti-theft-a-dedicated-anti-phishing-module-and-eset-social-media-scanner/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-recognised-as-a-top-rated-product-of-2012-by-av-comparatives/ ESET an antivirus pioneer for over 25 years, has received “Top Rated Product of 2012” recognition for its flagship solution ESET Smart Security (version 5) by the independent testing authority AV-Comparatives. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-recognised-as-a-top-rated-product-of-2012-by-av-comparatives/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-uncovers-apache-malware-targeting-russian-and-european-banks/ ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, unveils its latest research on the malicious Apache module detected by ESET as Linux/Chapro.A. The primary purpose of Linux/Chapro.A is to inject malicious content into web pages that are served by an infected web server. Although the module can serve practically any type of content, in this specific case it installs a variant of Win32/Zbot that is designed to steal banking information from infected systems. This particular version of Win32/Zbot targets European and Russian banking institutions. Apache web server is the world’s most popular HTTP server software and serves more than half of all active websites globally. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-uncovers-apache-malware-targeting-russian-and-european-banks/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-teams-up-with-memory-manufacturer-kingston-digital/ ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, proudly announces the partnership with world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products Kingston Digital. ClevX DriveSecurity™ powered by ESET, a high secure USB flash drive protected by award winning ESET NOD32 Antivirus Engine, is now availible as an option on any unmanaged edition of Kingston’s DataTraveler® 4000 (DT4000) or DataTraveler Vault − Privacy (DTVP) secure USB Flash drives. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-teams-up-with-memory-manufacturer-kingston-digital/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-threat-trends-for-2013-growth-of-mobile-malware-botnets-cloud-and-leaks/ At the end of each year, ESET with its global security research resources, reviews the year and compiles threat trends for the upcoming season. So how will the 2013 threatscape look according to the IT security company ESET? It will definetely see major growth of mobile malware and its variants, increased malware propagation via websites, continuing rise of botnets and attacks on the cloud resulting in information leaks. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-threat-trends-for-2013-growth-of-mobile-malware-botnets-cloud-and-leaks/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-special-offer-for-december/ ESET Middle East, an industry leader in IT Security, announced a special offer for licenses purchased in December for new ESET Smart Security Home Edition for 2 Years, for users looking to secure their systems in the Middle East. As per the latest, exciting offer, ESET will provide ESET Smart Security additional 6 months protection free of cost and 6 months free ESET Mobile Security to protect your mobile device. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-special-offer-for-december/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-wins-pcmag-consumer-recommended-award-for-security-suites-and-stand-alone-antivirus-software/ “To succeed, antivirus vendors have to provide great protection without affecting the performance of a user's system,... Every vendor attempts to get the balance right, but this year the most recommended company in the antivirus market was the Slovakia-based ESET, edging past larger, better-known competitors.” reported PCMag.com. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-wins-pcmag-consumer-recommended-award-for-security-suites-and-stand-alone-antivirus-software/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-expands-its-server-product-portfolio-releases-eset-security-for-microsoft-sharepoint-server-beta/ “ESET is dedicated to the protection of both private and business assets. By building an antivirus solution for the world’s best-known intranet content and document management software ESET safeguards sensitive data stored in databases of a growing number of small and large organizations and businesses,” says Michal Jankech, Product Manager for Server Security. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-expands-its-server-product-portfolio-releases-eset-security-for-microsoft-sharepoint-server-beta/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-earns-eighth-consecutive-advanced-and-approved-corporate-product-awards-from-av-comparatives/ "ESET was just awarded an eighth consecutive Advanced+ Award in our most recent performance test, ... This is a very steady growth trend and shows strong development of an award winning software. Combined with a high detection rate in our File Detection Test and Real World Test, ESET products are always some of our top candidates as high performers." said Andreas Clementi, chairman, AV-Comparatives. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-earns-eighth-consecutive-advanced-and-approved-corporate-product-awards-from-av-comparatives/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-mail-security-for-ibm-lotus-domino/ “ESET understands how safe malware-free e-communication without spam is critical for every business. ESET Mail Security for IBM Lotus Domino version 4.5 offers protection with added technology and benefits to secure heavy-duty e-mail servers based on the IBM Lotus Domino,.... This solution also supports our central management tool ESET Remote Administrator, giving the administrators an easily operated though powerful aid in managing tens to thousands of Windows, Mac OS, Linux and mobile endpoints from a single console” says Michal Jankech, Product Manager for Server Security at ESET. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-mail-security-for-ibm-lotus-domino/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-ussd-control-on-google-play-to-prevent-dangerous-android-ussd-vulnerability/ “ESET USSD Control is an application that allows the user to check potentially malicious phone numbers (USSD codes) before they are dialed (executed) by the default phone dialer. It will block malicious websites as well. Checking for malicious codes before they are executed, ESET USSD Control makes sure all data on Android phone stay safe”, elaborates Tibor Novosad, Head of Mobile Applications Section at ESET. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-eset-ussd-control-on-google-play-to-prevent-dangerous-android-ussd-vulnerability/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-has-received-its-75th-vb100-award/ ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 was tested in the Windows 7 environment, achieving impressive results in all categories. “Still maintaining an epic run of success in VB100 testing, ESET’s current product line has grown pretty familiar over the last few years and rarely gives us much trouble,” states Virus Bulletin in its latest report. The VB Award is highly esteemed in the antivirus industry due to its rigorous testing methods, because there is no entry fee and repeat testing is not allowed. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-has-received-its-75th-vb100-award/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-launches-next-generation-business-endpoint-solutions-eset-endpoint-antivirus-and-eset-endpoint-security-with-web-control/ The small system footprint coupled with advanced remote management of clients make these ideally-suited solutions for any size company with focus on the business customers’ individual needs. Utilizing multiple layers of detection of malware, boasting the ThreatSense scanning engine and ESET Live Grid – the in the cloud file reputation service, the next generation ESET Endpoint Solutions delivers industry-leading proactive protection against emerging threats. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-launches-next-generation-business-endpoint-solutions-eset-endpoint-antivirus-and-eset-endpoint-security-with-web-control/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-showcases-next-gen-security-solutions-at-technology-roadshow/ The event was an excellent platform for companies to address todays’ challenges, understand the latest trends and solutions available and adapt them in local environment,”said Aji Joseph, GM, ESET Middle East. “Our solutions are built on ESET’s award-winning NOD32 technology to deliver protection specifically tailored for the business and enterprise segment from sophisticated cyber threats. Its new features prevent attacks from potentially unwanted/unsafe systems and to prevent exposure of privacy-sensitive data,”addedAji. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-showcases-next-gen-security-solutions-at-technology-roadshow/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-appoints-soft-trends-as-distributor-in-egypt/ Strong market knowledge, technical expertise and an extensive network uniquely positions Soft Trend to offer ESET’s extensive line of security solutions to the Egyptian market and help the security vendor expand its customer reach in the country. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-appoints-soft-trends-as-distributor-in-egypt/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-updates-cybersecurity-for-mac-and-nod32-antivirus-business-edition-for-mac-os-x-for-full-mountain-lion-compatibility/ ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, today announced that ESET Cybersecurity™ for Mac and ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X have been updated to be fully compatible with OS X Mountain Lion. These solutions when paired with OS X Mountain Lion provide a complete Internet security solution that actively detects and protects against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, keyloggers, spyware, malware, and more. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-updates-cybersecurity-for-mac-and-nod32-antivirus-business-edition-for-mac-os-x-for-full-mountain-lion-compatibility/ http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-beta-versions-of-next-generation-products-for-mac/ ESET’s advanced ThreatSense scanning engine delivers the comprehensive detection capability needed to stop known threats from harming users’ computers and neutralizes new attacks like the Flashback Trojan that recently infected more than 500 000 Mac computers according to ESET’s research. Ultimate protection is enhanced by ESET’s cloud-powered reputation system called ESET Live Grid Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.eset.com/me/about/press/articles/article/eset-releases-beta-versions-of-next-generation-products-for-mac/