ESET has announced the latest versions of its flagship security software products to be made available to its customers in the APAC region: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8 and ESET Smart Security 8. The latest line-up includes Botnet Protection and Enhanced Exploit Blocker that protects against exploits, with anti-phishing and social media scanning capabilities.
“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,” said Ignacio Sbampato, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at ESET. “Combined with our award-winning anti-malware protection, we are confident these added features will bring tremendous value to our customers.”
According to Cisco Annual Security Report 2014 and 2014 Midyear Security Report, Java exploits accounted for 91 per cent of all indicators of compromise (IOC) in November 2013, rising to 93 per cent as of May 2014 followed by Adobe Reader, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word with a 3 per cent share.
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 per cent.
