- ESET Password Manager adds advanced security and breach detection
- Multi-threaded scanning improves performance on multi-core Windows devices
- Mac users get custom firewalls for seamless protection
ESET has introduced major updates to its HOME Security suite aimed at improving protection against a growing variety of cyber threats.
The new features are designed to address concerns related to identity theft, ransomware, phishing and data privacy, reflecting the growing sophistication of online threats.
The updated ESET Identity Protection integrates Dark Web Monitoring, which actively scans the Dark Web, blogs and black market forums to detect and alert users about any illegal trading or misuse of their personal information, and then sends an alert to enable them to take quick action.
ESET updates home security
ESET HOME Security builds on your existing layers of protection, including antivirus, anti-phishing, ransomware protection, and VPN capabilities. Designed as an all-in-one solution, it extends coverage to a wide range of devices and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
The recently released ESET Folder Guard improves protection for Windows, allowing users to designate specific folders as protected, preventing untrusted applications from modifying or deleting important files and therefore protecting against threats such as ransomware and destructive malware.
The update also improves scanning efficiency for multi-core Windows devices with multi-threaded scanning, which takes advantage of multiple CPU cores to optimize performance and reduce system slowdowns during scans.
For Android users, the updated Link Scanner in ESET Mobile Security provides an anti-phishing shield. Unlike conventional anti-phishing tools that focus on web and social media applications, Link Scanner examines all open links between applications, including gaming and messaging platforms.
ESET Password Manager has also been updated, offering users the ability to remotely log out of active sessions and verify passwords stored in breach databases. The inclusion of a third-party two-factor authentication app further bolsters security.
Mac users also benefit from a redesigned unified firewall, integrated into the main ESET HOME Security graphical interface.
“Our team of experts created a powerful digital life protection solution that combines more than 30 years of human experience with artificial intelligence, multi-layer security technology and live protection in the cloud,” said Viktória Ivanová, vice president of the Consumer segment and IoT from ESET.
“Following a prevention approach that stops threats before they can cause any damage, ESET HOME Security provides peace of mind regarding privacy and security, while remaining easy to use, powerful, lightweight and fast.”
