Acquaintance with the fourth version. Part 1

    So, the fourth generation of ESET products is presented to the Russian user. The new platform was developed taking into account the predicted changes in the nature of modern threats. The malware detection level has increased due to a serious modification of heuristic algorithms that form the basis of ThreatSense proprietary technology . In total, the new generation of products of the ESET NOD32 family contains more than 20 innovative technological solutions at the core level of the software product.

    The developers managed to significantly increase the level of detection of unknown threats due to the integration of HIPS technology (Host Intrusion Prevention System) and the existing mechanism of advanced heuristics.

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    Improved self-defenseproduct. This technology is able to block attempts to remove, rename, and damage ESET drivers, dynamic communication libraries, and running processes, which helps prevent malicious programs from interfering with the effective and stable operation of our solutions. A feature of the Self-Defense System is that it is not represented in the graphical interface; it works at the antivirus core level.

    The developers paid special attention to the further development of ThreatSense.Net technology for early detection of new threats , which allows malware to be detected anywhere in the world in the initial stages of distribution. Now, thanks to the integrated ESET SysInspector modulealong with samples of potentially malicious software, specialists will be able to obtain the necessary data about the features of the user's PC (OS, individual settings).

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    This information is sent only with the consent of the user in the case when it is really necessary, and helps the virus lab specialists more accurately determine the degree of danger of the suspicious program. The use of ThreatSense.Net technology increases the efficiency of interaction between developers and end users - as soon as possible after the appearance of a new threat, an update is released for ESET antivirus products worldwide.

    A number of technological innovations allows the products of the fourth version to reliably protect confidential user data, payment passwords and logins, and ensure the security of communication channels with Internet banking systems. Products of the fourth generation ESET NOD32 are able to scan the traffic of secure HTTPS and POP3S connections , as well as e- mail messages received via IMAP protocol , preventing phishing and pharming attacks.

    This function is not enabled by default and must be activated in the advanced settings mode.

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    Additional benefits are associated with the new functionality of the product. Removable media control - flash cards, USB devices- carried out using a special module. Now you can restrict access to these devices without resorting to reconfiguring the operating system or motherboard. Due to this feature, the risk of infection of a user's PC with malware transmitted via external media (using autorun.inf) is minimized.

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    ESET NOD32 gives timely signals to the user or administrator in the absence of installed critical updates for the OS . This reduces the likelihood of malware entering the user's computer through vulnerabilities in operating systems.

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    To be continued…

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