The application ESET Smart Security is a complete suite. Provides Antivirus, Antimalware, Antispam, Anti-Theft Firewall, Parental Control, Anti-Phishing, and rootkit removal. It has spam filters, and has very high scores in scanning efficiency.
In addition to the services we already know, the new version brings us three new features:
• Exploit Blocker, a brand new feature that targets the very exploitation method of applications with security blanks, so its action is general and does not depend on the payload / malware family that eventually infects the system. It offers protection against new and unknown malware, also known as zero day threats.
• Advanced Memory Scanner, a post-run method, aimed at detecting malware that has not been detected by other technologies. Its contribution lies primarily in the protection of malicious software that actively tries to escape detection by using various hiding techniques.
• The Vulnerability Shield, which is an improved version of it Personal Firewall on ESET Smart Security, offers strong protection against attempts to exploit known vulnerabilities in the network.
Beginning with this review, I thought, as in the previous one, that I should filter every proposal to be objective as I use (and even the rest of iGuRu.gr) the application for many years. We use it ESET because it is "light". Because we know that the computer that is installed is safe, without affecting its performance. No, your system will not crash, and if you ever think about removing it, it will not leave a lot of rubbish like other "big" programs.
System Resources
Immediately after installing on a system with Windows 8.1 (fully updated) I could not hold back. The older suites were really "light" and did not burden the system at all when scanning the computer. Is she the same?
Once again, ESET did not disappoint me. See the results
Before scanning starts
During scanning
As you can see the effects on the system were negligible, as it required 14-28% CPU and around 100MB of RAM to complete what I had assigned.
Protection
The list of types of malware that ESET can actually protect your computer from is very long: viruses,spyware, adware, spam, rootkits, keyloggers, phishers, Trojans, browser hijackers και σχεδόν οτιδήποτε άλλο αναπτύσσουν οι hackers daily. Using cloud-based technology ThreastSense the company looks amazing in testing.
NOD32 Antivirus offers three types of scans. Smart Scan is an automatic process that checks all files locally without any adjustments. After finding a threat, clean it immediately or delete it.
Custom Scan allows app owners to specify what they want to scan. It is an extremely flexible feature in the choice of parameters and scanning methods. The special scan settings you make can be saved to a profile for future use.
Removable media control is the third type of scan. Activated only when you connect a device to your computer.
The three new features of the application Exploit Blocker, Advanced Memory Scanner and Vulnerability Shield shield the system. Think of the three new services in conjunction with what's already known from the earlier version of the security suite 6. Anti phishing as well the ESET anti-theft system. The application needs settings to manage anti-theft protection. Your system should be secure for this, but once you are done with the basics (setting a password, creating a "ghost" account), the function Anti-Theft will protect you against a possible theft of your machine. Later on from ESET's website (my.eset.com) you will be able to test for the first time its functionality Anti-Theft. We saw with great surprise that the application (after the tests) took a photo of the desktop using the camera pulled and the one sitting in front of the computer and uploading it to the ESET website (on the owner's account of course). The extra "ghost" account you created, if at any point your computer is lost, will connect to the internet and start sending data to my.eset.com. This data {just like in our tests are photos of the thief from your computer camera the exact location of the stolen machine as well as a photo of what is happening on your computer screen at that moment.
The application protects you while browsing social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Just allow me to connect to your social networks through the application panel at my.eset.com. Simple and easy to use feature for all users.
Once installed, the application prompts you to use the Live Grid service. This feature allows direct detection of unwanted applications or Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).
Our comments can be added to the easy management of the program even by a user without many computer skills. This does not mean that there are no management screens for very demanding and experienced users.
Applications-Tools
The service SysRescue of the application you recommend for experienced users. With the service, you can create bootable media (CD / DVDs) that will be equipped with ESET and can be used to scan infected machines. Operation is quite difficult even for the average user.
The ESET SysInspector is another advanced application. It can "photograph" all the drivers and applications running on your system, network connections or important registry entries. The data is analyzed in detail in order to identify suspicious activities of your system.
Security features
- Antivirus (ThreatSense® technology) for Windows, Mac and Linux, virus protection, worms, trojans, rootkits and other malware.
- antispyware protects your privacy and identity online
- Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) Excludes unauthorized changes to programs on your computer.
- Exploit Blocker, a brand new feature that targets the very exploitation method of applications with security blanks, so its action is general and does not depend on the payload / malware family that eventually infects the system.
- Vulnerability Shield, which is an improved version of it Personal Firewall in ESET Smart Security, offers powerful protection against attempts to exploit known vulnerabilities in the network.
- Advanced Memory Scanner, a post-run method, aimed at detecting malware that has not been detected by other technologies. Its contribution lies primarily in the protection of malicious software that actively tries to escape detection by using various hiding techniques.
- Cloud-Enhanced Whitelisting (Cloud-Powered Reputation technology) allows for faster and more accurate malware detection.
- Removable Media Control prevents malware from reaching USB flash drives, CDs, and DVDs. Allows devices to lock.
- AntiRootkit detects and removes malware types hidden from the operating system.
- Antispam block unwanted emails and images. The filters Spam is for both POP3 accounts and IMAP accounts.
- Intelligent Firewall shield from remote attacks with customized technology.
- Gamer mode suspend pop-up alerts, and scheduled scan jobs if someone is playing.
- Parental control restricts access to sites by category or URL. Protect pages with
HTTPS - Internet Security Training teaches you techniques to make your online experience even safer.
Help & Support
ESET provides extensive support through articles, video tutorials, news, forums, quick guides and regular user guides. We should not forget to mention the very frequent updates of the base data with malware.
The company also provides telephone support from 09: 00 to 17: 00 daily at 210-7759270 as well as email support at support@esetgr.com.
More information is available at www.eset.com/gr which is the official Greek site or www.eset.com/gr-en which is the English version for Greece and Cyprus.
Many times they also provide remote support support (eg withTeamviewer, Ammyy, ShowmYPC).
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positively
- Light. Does not affect her performance of the system that the uses. Works well with Windows Firewall.
- Excellent protection and behavior.
- The impressive new Anti-Theft feature.
Negatively
- We noticed the operation Antispam it's not the one we used to use Google's Gmail, but maybe it's a little unfair to use this benchmark. In any case, however, the operation Antispam fit improvement.
- Full scanning takes a long time. (this of course also depends on how many files you have saved on your computer.
- Has not sandboxing.
Summary
I use ESET from 2005. From 2005 to date, I have not experienced a problem with the security of my personal computer. The program is very simple to work, quietly, discreetly and to provide security. Easy to use with a simple design that prioritises safety. Anti-Theft was something that was missing and is finally here. The set of application features can cover even the most demanding user.
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