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False positive - fixed quickly

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:25:34 -0600

With the release of ThreatSense Update v.6918 (20120227) came an unexpected result - many customers started reporting a false positive report of a TSR.BOOT virus in one or more of their computer hard drives - this was quickly rectified with the release of ThreatSense Update v.6919 (20120227).

ESET wns another award...

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:58:46 -0500

ESETs NOD32 Wins Information Security Magazine and SearchSecurity.com 2011 Antivirus Readers' Choice Award

Leading Security Companys Flagship Solution Takes the Gold in the Antimalware Category

San Diego September 19, 2011 ESET today announced that its ESET NOD32 Antivirus solution has been recognized by the TechTarget® Information Security magazine and SearchSecurity.com 2011 Readers' Choice Awards as the number one antimalware solution of the year. ESETs NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition took the gold prize in the antimalware category, finishing ahead of offerings from McAfee and Trend Micro.
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ESET scores another VB100 in a test where many others fail...

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:36:51 -0500

The latest Virus Bulletin test resulted in another VB100 - this time for - Windows Vista SP2 x64 Business Edition protection.

This month's VB100 tests on Windows Vista proved to be something of a marathon for the VB test team, with several of the 48 products on test misbehaving - causing crashes, blue screens and system slowdowns. John Hawes has all the details.

A large number of failures this comparative - 11 of the 48 entrants failed to receive their coveted VB100 - failures includes: Norman, Kaspersky AV, Comodo (both AV and Internet Security products failed) and AVG Internet Security!

CyberSecurity for Mac Updated - OS-X.7 (Lion compatible)

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:26:03 -0500

ESET is proud to announce the release of ESET Cybersecurity or EAV Business for Mac OS X - v.4.0.69 . It was released yesterday and this new version is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 preview 3.

Customers running ESET Antivirus for Macintosh (Business edition) or ESET CyberSecurity for MacOS-X (Home edition) are advised to download and upgrade (install over the top of the old edition).

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop Home and Business Editions v4.0.66 have been released

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:21:16 -0500

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition for Linux Desktop v4.0.66 have been released to the general public. The general release will be localized into all standard languages. In the North American region, French Canadian and Spanish versions will be available in addition to English.
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Another year, another Threatsense update

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:19:38 -0600

As the hangovers subside in some of our heads, the analysts at ESET continue their ever-diligent watch for new threats... and the first update of the new year came as many here in the USA were waking up...

Threatsense Update v.5751 - First update of 2011

It was a small update, with the following components...

Win32/Agent.SCN, Win32/Agent.WSA (4), Win32/AutoRun.Agent.ZP.Gen, Win32/AutoRun.IRCBot.HJ, Win32/AutoRun.OO, Win32/AutoRun.VB.XW (2), Win32/BHO.NZK, Win32/Delf.NYG (2), Win32/Dursg.D, Win32/Injector.ECY, Win32/Injector.ECZ, Win32/Kryptik.JIW, Win32/LockScreen.AAT (4), Win32/PSW.Delf.NVB, Win32/Spy.SpyEye.BY (4), Win32/Spy.Zbot.YW (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.PDY, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.QLZ, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.QMA, Win32/TrojanDownloader.VB.OXY, Win32/Yimfoca.AA

A little smaller than the last update of 2010, which was:

Threatsense Update v.5750 - Last update of 2010

Which brought us a few more threats:

INF/Autorun, MSIL/TrojanDropper.Small.D (2), Win32/Adware.BPSSpywareRemover.AB (2), Win32/Adware.Mirar.I (4), Win32/Adware.Mirar.J, Win32/Adware.SecurityShield.A, Win32/Adware.SpyProtector.W (2), Win32/Agent.SCJ, Win32/Agent.SCL, Win32/Agent.SCM (2), Win32/BHO.NZK, Win32/Delf.NYF (2), Win32/Dewnad.AK (2), Win32/Farfli.CP (2), Win32/Injector.ECX, Win32/Kryptik.JIU, Win32/Kryptik.JIV, Win32/LockScreen.WT (2), Win32/Olmarik.AKG, Win32/Olmarik.AKJ, Win32/PSW.VB.NFA, Win32/Qhost, Win32/Qhost.Banker.FV (2), Win32/Spy.Banker.VEA (2), Win32/Spy.SpyEye.BY (2), Win32/Spy.Zbot.ZR, Win32/TrojanClicker.Agent.NMQ (2), Win32/TrojanClicker.VB.NSP (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.PDY, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Agent.PXO (3), Win32/TrojanDownloader.Tracur.B (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.VB.OXY (2), Win32/VB.NLP (2)

A common threat found in both updates are of course the Win32/Injectors... those lovely programs that inject malware code into other programs - like your windows explorer, or internet explorer... so that even your trusted windows programs become co-opted for stealing your information, or spamming you with email or popups.

You can recover from your headache and other hangover symptoms, knowing that the good folks at ESET are working through the night, each day - and every day - to update their detection of these insidious programs.

Here's wishing you a happy, prosperous, and safe 2011 - from the good folks at Computer Security Solutions and BetterAntivirus.com

ESET Antivirus (NOD32) secures 64th VB100 award!

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:41:47 -0500

In the October, ESET secured yet another VB100 award - in a test run on Windows Server 2003 - ESET beat out FRISK, Comodo (2 products) and EmsiSoft to name just a few - this represents an unprecedented 64th VB100 award from VirusBulletin.org.

In October, 2010 the VB test team put 38 products through their paces on Windows Server 2003.
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Macintosh version for Home users - release candidate testing...

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 08:53:04 -0500

Do you want to test ESET antivirus for Macintosh out?

The final round of testing before product launch is here - and you can help...

ESET CyberSecurity complements your existing Macintosh security features with the most effective threat detection technology that PC users have trusted for many years. Our unique solution for Mac OS X proactively detects and blocks new, emerging threats that target multiple platforms (Mac, Windows and Linux) while providing rock-solid protection against existing macintosh and PC malware (in transit, via email, the web - or any other method of arrival - usb devices, infected CDs/DVDs etc).

Uniquely designed for Mac
ESET CyberSecurity keeps you protected online and moving at the speed of light. With low memory usage and minimal alerts, it will not interfere with your Mac's performance while you work, explore or play online. New Macintosh threats are evolving every day; ESET's fast, adaptive protection will keep you ahead of the curve.
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ESET releases ESET Antivirus 4.2.64 - recommended upgrade!

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:50:51 -0500

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.2.64.12 has been released. You can download the new build from the download page.

Changelog:
Fix: Computer hangs when going to sleep/hibernate on Windows 7 (usually in combination with Dropbox)
Fix: Sysrescue Wizard cannot detect the Czech version of Windows Automated Installation Kit
Fix: Enhanced support of scanning of virtual drives used by Office 2010
Fix: Opening Office documents from Novell shared folder is not possible

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ESET Secures 63rd VB100 Award!

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:40:54 -0500

August 10, 2010 ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that it has captured its 63rd VB100 award from Virus Bulletin, the widely-respected independent comparative testing group, and leads all antivirus vendors with a record-setting 46 straight VB100 awards. August's Virus Bulletin report focused on the Windows Vista Business Edition SP2 platform; of the 54 products participating, 35 passed and 19 failed. While maintaining that Windows Vista still runs on over 20% of systems, Virus Bulletin concedes "this may be one last hurrah for a platform that has caused us much grief and aggravation in the past."

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The 'war' against malware doesn't take a break at Christmas...

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:42:24 -0600

While many of us are opening presents, preparing meals, or eating breakfast, the good folks at ESET are still pumping out the antivirus and smart security updates... today so far we've seen one update, and before the day is over, we may see another...

Update 4716 (20091225)

2009-12-25 14:09 (Local time in Bratislava I think)

J2ME.TrojanSMS.Agent.A (8), JS/TrojanDownloader.Agent.NRL, VBS/TrojanDownloader.Agent.NCH (4), VBS/TrojanDownloader.Agent.NCI (2), Win32/Acobot.A (2), Win32/Adware.SecurityTool.AA (2), Win32/Adware.SpyProtector.N, Win32/Afcore, Win32/Afcore.NAO, Win32/Afcore.NAS (2), Win32/Afcore.NAT (2), Win32/Agent.NHG, Win32/Agent.QNP, Win32/Autoit.FL, Win32/AutoRun.FakeAlert.AF (2), Win32/AutoRun.IRCBot.DZ, Win32/Cimag.BI (2), Win32/FlyStudio.OCI, Win32/Injector.ANC, Win32/Kryptik.BNS, Win32/Kryptik.BNT, Win32/Kryptik.BNU, Win32/Kryptik.BNV, Win32/Mebroot.DB, Win32/Olmarik.SD (4), Win32/Rootkit.Agent.NPZ, Win32/Spy.Agent.NQG (3), Win32/Spy.Banker.SMT, Win32/Tifaut.C, Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AFQ (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AQI (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AQT (4), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AQW (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AQX (3), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.AQZ, Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.ARA (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.FakeAlert.ARB, Win32/TrojanDownloader.Mebload.T (2), Win32/TrojanDownloader.Small.OCS, Win32/TrojanDropper.Microjoin.C, Win32/VB.OQY (2), Win32/VB.ZJG

Here at the BetterAntivirus.com sales order processing, we've been taking breaks from festivities to process orders from...
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ESET Smart Security 4.2 Now Available for BETA Testing

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:30:12 -0600

Bratislava, December 22, 2009

ESET Smart Security 4.2 with improved Firewall and Antispam Now Available for BETA Testing

ESET launches the version 4.2 of its ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus for public beta testing. All main modules of ESET Smart Security Antivirus, Antispyware, Personal Firewall and Antispam are improved to ensure better stability and performance of the software.

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Reasons for early renewal of your NOD32 or ESET Smart Security license!

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:36:23 -0600

The Christmas season is a busy time for all - you're busy shopping, visiting friends and family, and generally having a Merry 'ol time! We are as well - we love the Holidays - it doesn't matter if you're Christian, Jewish and any other faith - the season of holidays is busy for all of us (even those that work).

In antivirus sales, there is a big jump after Christmas, and throughout the first quarter - but January is VERY big - for families, individuals and small businesses (10 PCs and under) - we think the reasons are several:

PCs and laptops as gifts - the accompanying antivirus is either sub-standard, or replaced at the end of it's 30 day "trial"
End of year budget spend and new year budgets allow software purchase
that "turn over a new leaf" syndrome gets people motivated to be a better computer user
regardless of the reason - we're busy helping new customers and plenty of returning customers with their renewals... and it's those renewals that you have to pay attention to...

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December 2009 - ESET antivirus scoops 59th VB100 Award

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:10:46 -0600

In a routine testing by Virus Bulletin, ESET antivirus has taken yet another VB100 award.

This brings the ESET Antivirus VB100 award total to 59 - still the highest of any antivirus vendor!
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v4.0 ESET Antivirus and v4.0 ESET Smart Security launch TODAY!

news@nod32usa.com (Greg Hewitt-Long) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:27:14 -0600

Computer Security Solutions is proud to announce that ESET launched version 4.0 of both ESET Smart Security and ESET Antivirus today!

As usual, customers who have a valid license for current products (be that version 2.7 or version 3.0) are able to download and install the latest v4.0 of their product for FREE. This means you can upgrade to the latest v4.0 antivirus if you have a valid antivirus license - and that you can move to v4.0 ESET Smart Security if you have a valid ESET Smart Security license.

Unlike many other anti-threat vendors, ESET is committed to zero-cost ugprades within the same product family to it's loyal customers - this means that unlike "the other guys" - there will be no "upgrade fee" to get the latest, greatest protection - you have already paid by your original purchase, or purchase of a renewal license.

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