ESET upgrades HOME Security suite with Dark Web monitoring and more
- ESET Password Manager adds advanced security and intrusion detection
- Multithread Scanning improves performance on multi-core Windows devices
- Mac users get custom firewalls for seamless protection
ESET has unveiled major upgrades to its HOME Security suite, aimed at improving protection against a growing number of cyber threats.
The new features are designed to address concerns around identity theft, ransomware, phishing and data privacy, and reflect the increasing sophistication of online threats.
The upgraded ESET Identity Protection integrates Dark Web Monitoring, which actively scans the Dark Web, blogs and black market forums to detect and warn users of illegal trading or misuse of their personal data, then sends an alert to enable them to quickly action.
ESET upgrades HOME security
ESET HOME Security builds on existing layers of protection, including anti-virus, anti-phishing, ransomware protection and VPN capabilities. Designed as an all-in-one solution, it extends coverage to a wide range of devices and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
The newly launched ESET Folder Guard enhances protection for Windows, allowing users to designate specific folders as protected, preventing untrusted applications from modifying or deleting important files, thereby protecting against threats such as ransomware and destructive malware.
The upgrade also improves scanning efficiency for multi-core Windows devices with Multithread Scanning, taking advantage of the multiple CPU cores to optimize performance and reduce system lag during scans.
For Android users, the upgraded Link Scanner in ESET Mobile Security provides an anti-phishing shield. Unlike conventional anti-phishing tools that target web and social media apps, Link Scanner examines all links opened in apps, including gaming and messaging platforms.
ESET Password Manager has also been upgraded, offering users the ability to remotely log out of active sessions and check saved passwords against breach databases. The addition of a third-party two-factor authenticator app further strengthens security.
Mac users also benefit from a redesigned unified firewall, integrated into the main graphical interface of ESET HOME Security.
“Our team of experts has created a powerful digital life protection solution that combines more than 30 years of human expertise with artificial intelligence, multi-layered security technology and live cloud protection,” said Viktória Ivanová, Vice President of Consumer and IoT Segment at ESET.
“Following a prevention-focused approach that stops threats before they can cause any damage, ESET HOME Security provides peace of mind in terms of privacy and security, while remaining easy to use, powerful, lightweight and fast.”