ESET Ireland has warned that the growing use of AI coding assistants by criminals is changing the pace of cyberattacks, making it easier to automate work that previously required more time, skills and manpower.
The warning follows public reporting this week describing a case in which an attacker used an AI chatbot to support cyberattacks on government systems, including identifying weaknesses and speeding up scripting and automation.
George Foley, spokesperson for ESET Ireland, said the headline detail is not the country involved, but the method.
“This is what’s changing. The grunt work is getting easier to industrialise. If a criminal can use an AI tool to move faster, iterate faster and automate more, the gap between ‘trying it’ and ‘doing damage’ gets smaller,” he said.
Foley said organisations should not treat this as an “AI panic” story.
“AI doesn’t magically break into networks. The usual doors still matter, weak passwords, excessive access, unpatched systems, people clicking what they shouldn’t. AI just helps attackers work through those opportunities at speed.”
ESET Research has previously reported on PromptLock, a ransomware variant that uses generative AI as part of its execution flow, as an example of how the misuse of AI is already moving from theory into practice.
Foley said the shift lands at a time when more Irish organisations are being pushed towards board-level accountability for cybersecurity under the EU’s NIS2 direction of travel, regardless of sector.
“The organisations that will cope best are the ones that have basics nailed down and ownership nailed down. Who can access what. Who approves changes. Who gets alerted when data starts moving in ways it shouldn’t. And who runs the response when something goes wrong.”
He said the priorities for most organisations are straightforward: tighten identity and access; reduce admin privileges; patch known weaknesses quickly; monitor for unusual data movement; and make sure staff know what modern phishing and social engineering looks like in 2026.
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is offering savvy shoppers up to 50% off ESET HOME Security to celebrate Black Friday 2025. Deals are available from now until Tuesday 2nd December, giving consumers the opportunity to save on ESET’s latest all-in-one solution.
Protecting more than 100 million homes around the world, ESET’s cutting-edge security products are based on more than 30 years of research and are continually updated to address real-time threats. ESET HOME Security is a streamlined offering for consumers with three subscription tiers that provide users with broad and reliable digital life protection.
ESET is offering up to 50% off all three subscription tiers from now until 2nd December 2025:
ESET HOME Security Essential – 50% off 1 devices/1 year – was $49.99, now $24.99
ESET HOME Security Premium – 50% off 1 devices/1 year – was $79.99, now $39.99
ESET HOME Security Ultimate – 50% off 5 devices/1 year – was $179.99, now £89.99
*Discount varies depending on the number of devices and length of subscription.
Despite ESET HOME Security already having a long list of features including Antivirus & Antispyware, Firewall, Ransomware Shield, Anti-Phishing, Safe Banking, Safe Browsing, Dark Web Monitoring, VPN, Folder Guard and Gamer Mode to name a few. ESET has recently introduced new upgrades to the software that include:
Ransomware Remediation – seamlessly creates encrypted backups so users can detect, block, and recover from ransomware with minimal disruption.
Enhanced scam protection – now covers SMS, email, phone calls, URLs, QR codes, and malicious files.
New tools: Microphone Monitor and Website Security Inspector to improve phishing detection.
ESET VPN – now available to Premium users (previously Ultimate only).
ESET HOME platform – updated for easier family protection and better overall user experience.
ESET Link Checker – a free online tool that scans any URL for phishing, scams, and malware.
These updates are designed to address the evolving threat landscape with special attention to prevention, ensuring a best-in-class user experience.
For more information on ESET’s Black Friday discounts and award-winning internet security for Windows, macOS and Android, visit www.eset.com.
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announces its upgraded consumer offering, ESET HOME Security and its Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) offering, ESET Small Business Security. Launched earlier in 2025 for businesses and enterprises, today’s release makes ESET’s award-winning Ransomware Remediation feature available to consumers and SOHOs. ESET Ransomware Remediation seamlessly creates encrypted backups – enabling users to detect, block, and recover from ransomware attacks with minimal disruption.
Recognizing scams as a global threat that can harm virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time, ESET now delivers enhanced scam protection, addressing attacks vectoring from all types of sources, including SMS, email, phone calls, URLs, QR codes, malicious files, and more. ESET also launched advanced functionalities within existing features, including Microphone Monitor and Website Security Inspector.
“As a progressive digital life protection vendor, ESET carefully monitors the current threat landscape and develops its protection solutions accordingly,” said Viktória Ivanová, Vice President of Consumer and IoT Segment at ESET. “Heightened scam protection, added Ransomware Remediation, and multiple privacy protection improvements make both ESET consumer and SOHO offerings robust, all-in-one solutions for households and Small Office/Home Offices seeking reliable security that has low impact on performance and is easy to use.”
This launch expands the availability of ESET VPN to ESET HOME Security Premium users. The updated ESET HOME security management platform simplifies security management, making it easier for home admins to protect their families, and SOHO owners to observe exactly who and what are protected, and to distribute security apps with a consistent, simplified experience.
Key ESET HOME Security/ ESET Small Business Security (for Windows) improvements include:
Ransomware Remediation — Originally developed for large businesses, Ransomware Remediation minimizes the impact of ransomware attacks. Once a potential ransomware threat is identified by ESET Ransomware Shield, ESET Ransomware Remediation immediately creates backups of affected files, and after the threat is mitigated, it restores the files, effectively reverting the system to its previous state.
Enhanced privacy protection —New Microphone Monitor detects and alerts users to any unauthorized attempts to access the microphone hardware on Windows devices.
Enhanced browser security —New Website Security Inspector adds an extra layer of protection against phishing, scams, and malicious websites. This feature scans the rendered HTML in the browser to detect malicious content that can’t be detected on the network level and by URLs blacklist.
New ESET Cyber Security/ ESET Small Business Security (for macOS) features and updates:
macOS 26 Tahoe support —User can enjoyESET Cyber Security on the latest version of macOS.
HTTPS & HTTP/3 support —Improves overall end-user protection when online.
Device Control —This feature monitors and manages external devices connected to the Mac. It helps protect against malware and unauthorized transfers of data by restricting access to specific device types or even individual devices.
ESET HOME Security and ESET Small Business Security are available across all major operating systems—Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS—and cover all typical smart home devices. On top of that, ESET Small Business Security also protects Windows servers. The updated offerings are designed to address the evolving threat landscape with special attention to prevention – ensuring a best-in-class user experience because truly effective cybersecurity should be easy to set up and administer.
More information about ESET’s consumer offering and subscription tiers can be found here. A detailed description of the SOHO offering is available here.
Summer is over, routines are back, and for many, that means a return to the world of online dating. But with swipes and matches comes a growing risk: romance fraud.
Fraudsters are no longer just hiding behind stock images or stolen selfies. Increasingly, they’re using slick digital tricks from manipulated images to eerily convincing videos and even cloned voices to make themselves appear real. The aim is simple: build trust, exploit emotions, and walk away with hard-earned money.
According to Garda figures, 245 people have reported romance fraud since 2020, with average losses of approximately €28,500, adding up to well over €7 million stolen in total. In some of the most extreme cases, a woman lost over €450,000 across 18 separate transactions, while a man was defrauded of more than €380,000.
“Romance scams are different from other types of fraud because they’re built on emotional manipulation,” says George Foley of ESET Ireland. “People don’t just lose money; they lose trust, dignity, and often confidence in their relationships. The technology criminals are now using makes these scams even harder to spot, which is why awareness is vital.”
He explains that many victims only realise what has happened when it is far too late, because the scams are designed to feel real and to build trust over time. With more people expected to turn back to dating apps this autumn, he warns that the risk is only going to grow.
Cybersecurity company ESET has uncovered the world’s first known case of artificial intelligence-powered ransomware, marking what experts describe as a new era in cybercrime.
The malware, dubbed PromptLock, utilises AI to adapt and disguise itself, making it more difficult to detect and defend against. ESET Ireland has warned that Irish businesses and public bodies must take this as a serious wake-up call, given the country’s record as a target for major cyberattacks.
George Foley of ESET Ireland commented, “AI has now joined the cybercriminal’s toolkit. Ireland cannot afford to be complacent; we’ve seen the impact ransomware can have on health services and businesses. This development makes attacks faster, smarter, and more damaging.”
Ransomware attacks are estimated to have cost Irish businesses tens of millions of euros in recent years, with the 2021 HSE attack still fresh in public memory. ESET is urging organisations to strengthen defences, train staff, and maintain offline backups as core protections.
Last October, cybersecurity company ESET announced some updates to ESET HOME Security and I was wondering if you’d like to take a look at the latest version of ESET’s consumer offering to do a new review which covers the new features?
To rceap, ESET HOME Security is an all-in-one security management platform, available across all major operating systems and covering all typical smart home devices. To complement the long list of existing layers of protection, including Antivirus & Antispyware, Firewall, Ransomware Shield, Anti-Phishing, Safe Banking, Safe Browsing, Password Manager, VPN and anti-theft, to name just a few, new features and upgrades have been added including:
New Dark Web Monitoring — ESET Identity Protection scours websites on the dark web, black market chat rooms, blogs, and other data sources to detect the illegal trading and selling of users’ personal information. ESET technology sends prompt alerts so users can take immediate action.
New ESET Folder Guard — This technology helps protect Windows users’ valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware, worms, and wipers. Users can create a list of protected folders — files in these folders can’t be modified or deleted by untrusted applications.
New Multithread Scanning — Improves scanning performance for multi-core processor devices using Windows by distributing scanning requests among available CPU cores. There can be as many scanning threads as the machine has processor cores.
New Link Scanner — This feature improves ESET Mobile SecurityAnti-Phishing that, in general, blocks potential phishing attacks coming from websites or domains listed in the ESET malware database. The Link Scanner is an additional layer of protection for Android smartphone users that allows ESET Mobile Security to check every link a user tries to open, not only those coming from supported websites and social network apps.
Improved Gamer Mode — This feature is for users who demand uninterrupted usage of their software without pop-up windows and want to minimize CPU usage. The improved version allows users to create a list of apps automatically starting gamer mode. For cautious players, there is also a new option to display interactive alerts while gamer mode is running.
Improved Password Manager — ESET Password Manager now includes an option to remotely log out of Password Manager when it is logged in on other devices. Users can check their password against the password breach list and view a security report that informs users if they use any weak or duplicate passwords for their stored accounts. Password Manager has an integrated option to use third-party programs as an optional two-factor authentication (2FA).
Improved Cyber Security for Mac users — ESET HOME Security tiers for Mac users now have a new unified Firewall with both basic and advanced setup options in the main Graphical User Interface (GUI). This means the solution is tailored to the needs of users from basic to more advanced, without unnecessary settings.
These enhancements correspond to the increasing number of advanced, automated, and AI driven threats targeting individuals and address growing concerns about data privacy, ransomware attacks, phishing, and scams. ESET offers three subscription tiers to ESET Home Security, more information on what’s included can be found here.
New research highlights the need for ongoing concern for the UK education sector’s cybersecurity posture in the light of a growing threat landscape. ESET ‘s findings reveal that nearly three-quarters (73%) of institutions surveyed have experienced at least one cyber-attack or breach in the past five years, with a fifth reporting three or more incidents. This aligns with government data from 2024, which found that 77% of education organisations had experienced a breach or attack in the previous year – far higher than the 50% of UK businesses overall that had been targeted.
Despite being a key target for cyber threats, one-third of education institutions surveyed still lack fundamental protections, such as antivirus software (33%) and strong password policies (35%2). Additionally, the majority (79%) have not adopted advanced measures like managed detection and response.
Another key but often overlooked safeguard is cyber insurance, which, according to government data, under half of primary schools (44%) and even fewer secondary schools (36%) report having in place. In fact, the ESET findings reveal that 7% of institutions operate without an annual cybersecurity budget at all.
This cybersecurity shortfall not only jeopardises organisational data but puts sensitive student information at risk. As cybercriminals increasingly target educational institutions, students’ personal and academic data remain highly vulnerable to theft or misuse. Compounding the issue, one in five (21%) education organisations surveyed admit they feel unprepared / not confident to tackle the rising tide of AI-driven cyber threats.
When asked about the main reasons why they wouldn’t take out a cyber insurance policy, many stated that they prefer to prioritise the budgets they have for cybersecurity measures (37%). Others cited concerns about payout reliability (33%) and complex or unclear policy terms (32%). Meanwhile, 28% believe cyber insurance is too expensive, while 18% revealed they simply don’t understand its value.
Top threats persist
These revelations all come at a time when education organisations continue to battle familiar foes, with data breaches (61%), malware (55%) and phishing (43%) topping their list of concerns. While three-quarters (76%) of education organisations surveyed believe their staff have excellent or good knowledge and awareness of cyber security best practices and online safety, over half still plan to prioritise increasing staff awareness and training and expanding their cyber security tools or software over the next 12 months (55% and 51% respectively).
The case for managed support
Over three-quarters (77%) believe their institutions would benefit from enhanced cyber security measures with managed support from an external, specialist cyber security provider. However, nearly half (47%) of education organisations surveyed said they would need evidence of a cyber-attack’s potential detrimental and financial impact on their institution to help convince their finance department to approve a larger cybersecurity budget.
Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET, commented: “Education organisations are sitting on a ticking time bomb. While it’s clear that the sector recognises the critical importance of cybersecurity, there is a huge disconnect between budget allocation, lack of insurance and its misconceptions, and inadequate measures, which is leaving institutions highly vulnerable. A comprehensive strategy that includes both cutting-edge security tools, like managed detection and response, and appropriate insurance coverage, is essential to protect against potentially devastating financial and operational impacts.
“These findings underscore the urgent need for education organisations to adopt a more robust and integrated approach to cybersecurity. Institutions can better safeguard their operations, staff and students, by increasing investment, educating stakeholders, implementing advanced solutions, enhancing training, and collaborating with specialised providers.”
With Black Friday here there is something for everyone with all these gifts below for him and her and of course the kids check out all these deals below.
Maxcom
Maxcom, an innovative company producing and distributing consumer electronics, is offering 15% off smartwatches from its Bijouwatch collection as well as the Kiddo smartwatch for children, for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Available from Amazon.co.uk, highlights include:
Maxcom Vanad Pro:
The Maxcom Vanad Pro, reduced from £59.99 to £50.99, is an elegant jewellery smartwatch which combines high quality materials with advanced functions. Available in black and gold and with a slim, timeless design, it comes with a minimal metal bracelet strap and a silicone strap, making it perfect for a special occasion, work or working out. With a focus on wellness, users can track their daily activity and achievements and quality of their sleep. Additionally, it has features specifically designed for women including a menstrual cycle monitor, pregnancy preparation and pregnancy calendar.
Maxcom Iron R:
Reduced from £89.99 to £76.49, the Maxcom Iron R is designed to straddle both business and adventure with a host of features that support working life, while maintaining good health. Constructed from robust zinc alloy with a luxury-traditional appearance, it comes with both a steel bracelet and a premium quality magnetic silicone strap to fit perfectly on a larger wrist.
The advanced health features offer constant heart rate, blood oxygen and blood pressure monitoring, sleep analysis and sports tracking. Equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen, Iron R offers vivid colours and exceptional image depth. It is also packed with smartwatch features allowing users to set reminders, alarms and quickly respond to messages and calls or social media notifications without reaching for their phone.
Maxcom Kiddo
Reduced from £59.99 to £50.99, the 4G Maxcom Kiddo smartwatch, available in blue or pink, by Maxcom is designed especially for children and their natural tech-savvy nature while also offering additional safety features, including location tracking and remote camera/microphone activation. Packed with exciting apps kids will love, including built-in games, calculator and alarm clock.
Parents also get a dedicated companion app that enables enhanced features on the child’s smartwatch, including location tracking and remote microphone and camera activation, so in the event the child is lost the parent can easily communicate with their child, or take a photo of their surroundings, via Kiddo. There is also an SOS button the child can press for 5 seconds which triggers instant alarm activation and location sharing to the first of three emergency contacts saved to the device, if the first doesn’t respond the watch automatically contacts the second.
Molekule
As air quality concerns continue to rise globally, air quality specialist Molekule is offering 25% off its Air Pro purifier for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Reduced from £799 to £599, shoppers can save £200 from now until 3rd December 2024 on Amazon.co.uk.
Molekule Air Pro:
The Molekule Air Pro air purifier helps people breathe cleaner air, something which has a significant impact on health and sleep. It’s patented photoelectrochemical oxidation (PECO) technology breaks down organic matter at a molecular level, inactivating harmful pathogens and turning VOCs, viruses, bacteria, mould spores and more into harmless gasses like carbon dioxide and water vapor.
The Air Pro destroys allergens (dust mites, pollen, airborne mould spores and pet dander), volatile organic compounds (formaldehyde, benzene), bacteria, viruses and toxic gasses and much more. Molekule’s PECO technology has been independently tested and shown to capture 95% of airborne allergens, making it an effective part of a symptom toolkit for allergy sufferers. The accompanying app also allows for greater insight into the air quality in the home.
Twelve South:
Innovative Apple accessories designer Twelve South is offering up to 25% off its popular AirFly Pro and HiRise 3 Deluxe for Cyber Weekend. The AirFly Pro adaptor that allows you to use wireless headphones or earbuds in places that only have a headphone jack, like airplanes and treadmills, will be reduced by 20% from £59.99 to £47.99. The AirFly Pro Deluxe which comes with everything you need for international travel in one tiny package, will be reduced from £69.99 to £55.99.
The HiRise 3, a luxurious space-saving 3-in-1 wireless charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods will have 25%off reducing the price from £149.99 to £112.49, a saving of £37.50. Deals will be available from 29th November until 2nd December 2024 on Amazon UK and www.twelvesouth.co.uk.
Twelve South AirFly Pro:
Perfect for those who love to travel, Twelve South AirFly Pro allows you to use Bluetooth headphones/earbuds with devices that were previously incompatible e.g. users can enjoy the sound of their wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment rather than have to use the airline’s cheap wired headsets. It can also split audio to two sets of headphones, so kids can enjoy watching a movie on one device with separate headphones – no need for wires.
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, is a luxury 3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Ideal for keeping the most important gadgets charged, and housing an iPhone while working, it adds a touch of class and style to any home/desk. Users can connect their iPhone in both portrait and landscape modes (perfect for StandBy mode in iOS 17), delivering up to 15W of fast wireless charging.
It offers fast charge for the Apple Watch and a 7.5W wireless charger in the base for AirPods or a second compatible phone. Apple Watches, including Ultra, can either be charged flat, or simply flip the fast charger up from the base to charge it upright, in Nightstand mode.
Gel Blaster, the market leader in water ball blasters, is offering 50% off the Piranha and 25% off everything else sitewide for Black Friday 2024. The Piranha entry level toy blaster will be reduced from £39.99 to £19.99, a saving of £20 whilst the SURGE advanced blaster will be reduced from £59.99 to £35.99, a saving of £24. Deals are available from Amazon UK and www.gelblaster.co.uk until Monday 2nd December
Gel Blaster Piranha
The Gel Blaster Piranha is the original, entry level Gellet blaster. Providing safe, mess free fun, it comes with 10,000 Gellets plus a container of 800 pre-hydrated Gellets for immediate play. It uses 6 AA batteries so no need for recharging if you’re on the go. With a sleek design and delivering a powerful punch, the Piranha fires Gellet balls at an average speed of 150 FPS which provides just enough sting to make it exciting – although you probably won’t notice because you’ll be too busy laughing.
Gel Blaster SURGE
The Gel Blaster SURGE is an advanced blaster with no mess or clean-up technology, meaning you can battle indoors or outdoors. With unrivalled power, speed and range, the SURGE guarantees epic battles and adrenaline-pumping showdowns making it lots of fun for teens. It comes with 10,000 water-based Gellets which are non-toxic, non-staining, non-irritating, and pet safe. Bursting on impact they provide safe and mess-free fun. SURGE has two blast modes – Single Shot for honing your precision and training, and Fully Automatic for dominating the competition with a barrage of 10 Gellets per second. It features a built-in battery which provides 4 hours of game play on a 45-minute charge.
Gomatic, a manufacturer of quality and versatile travel bags, luggage and accessories is offering up to 40% off everything site-wide until 10th December 2024. Some of the biggest savings include £73.80 off the popular Navigator Travel Backpack, reduced from £369 to £295 and £84 off the new Method Luggage Check-in bag reducing it from £420 to £336. The Compression Packing Cubes have 15% off with a pack of three (small, medium and large) reduced from £85 to £75. Deals are available on Amazon UK and www.gomatic.co.uk.
Gomatic Navigator Travel Pack
The stylish and durable Gomatic Navigator Travel Backpack was built to maximise how and what you carry on your back. Giving you maximum carry-on space but comfort and support to lighten the load, the Navigator Travel Backpack can expand from 32L to 41L, enabling you to pack up to 5 days’ worth of clothing and a 17” laptop. The front section is dedicated to organising your tech, cords and other small items with multiple mesh and zipper pockets including an RFID safe pocket.
Gomatic Method Luggage Carry-on
The new Gomatic Method Luggage is engineered for maximum efficiency and made from best-in-class materials. The patent-pending, space-saving design of the Method Carry-On provides travellers with up to 20% more packing capacity without increasing external dimensions plus it’s up to 15% lighter than other carry-ons of the same size. Other features include silent glide wheels, full perimeter expansion, a compression panel to maximise space and a micro-welded construction and ridge design to add an extra layer of strength and make the cases nearly indestructible.
Gomatic Compression Packing Cubes
The Gomatic Compression Packing Cubes allow you to pack more in your bag than you thought possible. Each cube uses a zippered compression system to condense your clothes and maximise your space by 50%. Available in three different sizes (small, medium and large), the Gomatic Packing Cubes are lightweight and made from durable materials. They even have a mesh front which enables you to see through to what you’ve packed and makes unpacking a lot easier.
ESET
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is offering savvy shoppers 50% off ESET HOME Security to celebrate Cyber Weekend 2024. With the deals available until Monday 2nd December (inclusive), consumers can save up to £58 on ESET’s latest all-in-one solution.
Protecting more than 100 million homes around the world, ESET’s cutting-edge security products are based on more than 30 years of research and are continually updated to address real-time threats. ESET HOME Security is a streamlined offering for consumers with three subscription tiers that provide users with broad and reliable digital life protection.
ESET is offering 50% off all three subscription tiers here:
ESET HOME Security Essential – 50% off 3 devices – was £44.99, now £22.50
ESET HOME Security Premium – 50% off 3 devices – was £54.98, now £27.49
ESET HOME Security Ultimate – 50% off 5 devices – was £114.98, now £57.49
Xencelabs
To celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Xencelabs is offering 15% off its Pen Tablet range including the Pen Tablet Medium Bundle, Pen Tablet Medium Bundle Special Edition, Pen Tablet Medium and Pen Tablet Small as well as its Quick Keys programmable shortcut remote featuring an OLED display.
Designed by creative industry professionals and working artists, the Xencelabs graphic tablets are designed to vastly improve an artist’s’ digital drawing experience. With a minimalistic design, realistic drawing surface and packed with features for faster workflows, convenience and to make editing a breeze, the tablets prioritise function and comfort for a more enjoyable and productive creative process. Discounts include:
Pen Tablet Medium Bundle Special Edition – 15% off – was £339.90, now £288 (saving £51.90)
Pen Tablet Medium Bundle – 15% off – was £289.90, now £245 (saving £44.90)
Pen Tablet Medium – 15% off – was £249.90, now £212 (saving £37.90)
Pen Tablet Small – 15% off – was £129.99, now £110 (saving £19.99)
Quick Keys – 15% off – was £95.99, now £82 (saving £13.99)
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the launch of its upgraded consumer offering ESET HOME Security, introducing new features such as ESET Folder Guard and Multithread Scanning, together with an overall improvement of its capabilities. Identity Protection featuring Dark Web Monitoring is now globally available.
These enhancements to ESET HOME Security, as an all-in-one solution for consumers, correspond to the increasing number of advanced, automated, and AI-driven threats targeting individuals and address growing concerns about data privacy, ransomware attacks, phishing, and scams.
Despite being packed with the latest technology, ESET HOME Security remains easy to use thanks to ESET HOME, a comprehensive security management platform available across all major operating systems — Windows, macOS, Android, iOS — and covering all typical smart home devices. Now ESET HOME Security offers even more formidable protection for entire households.
“As a progressive digital life protection vendor, ESET is dedicated to always being one step ahead of adversaries. Our team of experts created a powerful digital life protection solution that blends more than 30 years of human expertise with artificial intelligence, multilayered security technology, and live cloud protection. Following a prevention-first approach that stops threats before they can do any harm, ESET HOME Security brings peace of mind regarding privacy and security, while staying user-friendly, powerful, light, and fast,” said Viktória Ivanová, Vice President of Consumer and IoT Segment at ESET.
To complement the long list of already existing layers of protection, including Antivirus & Antispyware, Firewall, Ransomware Shield, Anti-Phishing, Safe Banking, Safe Browsing, Password Manager, VPN, and Anti-Theft — to name just a few — new features and upgrades have been added:
New Dark Web Monitoring — ESET Identity Protection* scours websites on the dark web, black market chat rooms, blogs, and other data sources to detect the illegal trading and selling of users’ personal information. ESET technology sends prompt alerts so users can take immediate action.
New ESET Folder Guard — This technology helps protect Windows users’ valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware, worms, and wipers (malware that can damage users’ data). Users can create a list of protected folders — files in these folders can’t be modified or deleted by untrusted applications.
New Multithread Scanning — Improves scanning performance for multi-core processor devices using Windows by distributing scanning requests among available CPU cores. There can be as many scanning threads as the machine has processor cores.
New Link Scanner — This feature improves ESET Mobile SecurityAnti-Phishing that, in general, blocks potential phishing attacks coming from websites or domains listed in the ESET malware database. The Link Scanner is an additional layer of protection for Android smartphone users that allows ESET Mobile Security to check every link a user tries to open, not only those coming from supported websites and social network apps. For instance, if a user receives a phishing link in a game app and opens it, the link is first redirected to the ESET Mobile Security app, where it is checked, before being redirected to the browser. If the user is using an unsupported browser, the Link Scanner will block the malicious link in this case.
Improved Gamer Mode — This feature is for users who demand uninterrupted usage of their software without pop-up windows and want to minimize CPU usage. The improved version allows users to create a list of apps automatically starting gamer mode. For cautious players, there is also a new option to display interactive alerts while gamer mode is running.
Improved Password Manager — ESET Password Manager now includes an option to remotely log out of Password Manager when it is logged in on other devices. Users can check their password against the password breach list and view a security report that informs users if they use any weak or duplicate passwords for their stored accounts. Password Manager has an integrated option to use third-party programs as an optional two-factor authentication (2FA).
Improved Cyber Security for Mac users — ESET HOME Security tiers for Mac users now have a new unified Firewall with both basic and advanced setup options in the main Graphical User Interface (GUI). This means the solution is tailored to the needs of users from basic to more advanced, without unnecessary settings.
This robust all-in-one security product is an ideal solution for all who have concerns beyond general cybersecurity, and it includes privacy protection, identity protection, performance optimization, device protection, and smart home protection. Because in a world of advanced cyberthreats, quality matters.
More information about the consumer offering and subscription tiers can be found here.
