ESET Launches It's Flagship Products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8

ESET launches the latest versions of its flagship security software products: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8. The latest line-up includes Botnet Protection and Enhanced Exploit Blocker that protects against exploits and offer anti-phishing and social media scanning capabilities.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

Ignacio Sbampato, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at ESET said that "these new features provide users of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8 enhanced level of security, whether they are checking email, surfing the web or checking their bank balance online. Combined with our award-winning anti-malware protection, we are confident these added features will bring tremendous value to our customers."

ESET Smart Security 8 also introduces a new Botnet Protection feature which protects a user's computer from being taken over by a remote attacker and used as part of a network of infected computers for malicious purposes. A 2014 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report shows botnet activity was the largest single category of crimeware reported accounting for 86%.

ESET Smart Antivirus

ESET Smart Security 8 also includes proven features such as Anti-theft, Parental Control and Personal Firewall. The technology inside ESET products holds the record for the most consecutive VB100 awards of any vendor.