ESET Smart Security

ESET Smart Security V4

Antivirus / Antispyware / Firewall / Antispam

Stronger and more effective proactive antivirus and antispyware protection with a powerful yet easy–to-use two-way personal firewall and robust antispam technology.

ESET Smart Security V4 Overview

The Internet is a wonderful place for networking, searching for information and entertainment, but it is also where malicious software and other threats lurk. ESET Smart Security 4 keeps your PC safe with smart proactive detection that blocks most known and undiscovered threats hours or days faster than other Internet security technologies. Smart Security enhances your Internet experience without getting in the way.

Smarter Scanner – Threats don't always enter in ways you expect. ESET Smart Security inspects SSL-encrypted communication channels like HTTPS and POP3S, and intelligently scans compressed files to find threats that other products miss. ESET's Smart Optimisation feature makes file scanning faster than ever.

Time-saving Firewall – The new Learning Mode saves time by automatically creating firewall rules by observing how you use your computer, while offering advanced firewall modes for power users.

Upgraded Antispam – ESET Smart Security now takes care of annoying spam with a smaller, faster, and even more effective spam filter.

Removable Media Security – Threats can enter your PC from removable media such as USB thumb drives. For self-running media, ESET Smart Security scans autorun.inf and associated files when the medium is inserted, in addition to scanning any file on any removable device when it is accessed, or during a full-scan of the media. Power users can adjust ESET Smart Security to perform additional levels of scanning on removable media.

System Tools – ESET SysInspector and ESET SysRescue simplify diagnosing and cleaning of infected systems by allowing deep scans of system processes to find hidden threats, and creating bootable rescue CD/DVD or USB drives to help you repair an infected computer.

Self Defense – ESET Smart Security has built-in technology to prevent malicious software from corrupting or disabling it, so you can rest assured your system is always protected.

Many Usability Improvements – ESET Smart Security V4 has numerous speed, security and usability upgrades.


Energy-sipping battery mode extends laptop battery life without compromising security
Advanced Protection Status screen informs you of threat detections
Information pop-ups are hidden when running full screen applications like games, video players or presentations.
Password protection prevents ESET Smart Security from being uninstalled by strangers.
New interface and keyboard shortcuts simplify use for visually impaired users.

Reviews:
November 2009 – ESET is awarded Intel Multi-Core Technology and Security Certification. (Intel)

October 2009 – ESET wins the reader’s Software of the Year award for Reliability and Service. (PC PRO)

October 2009 – ESET retains its industry leading 58 Virus Bulletin Awards, more than any other antivirus vendor. (VB 100)

September 2009 – ESET secures its 16th ""Advanced+"" rating by AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. (AV Comparatives)

April 2009 – ESET wins the editors’ choice award. (Cnet)

January 2009 – ESET is awarded top marks for its Smart Security software. (SC Magazine)