Internet security for every occasion
Legendary antivirus technology
Multi-layered security protects you against all types of online and offline threats and prevents malware spreading to other users.
Banking and privacy secured
Prevent unauthorized access to your computer and misuse of your data. Stay safe while making online payments and accessing e-wallets.
Protect your IoT and webcam
Test your home router and smart devices for vulnerabilities. See and block any unexpected access to your webcam.
Making the internet a safer place
Award-winning protection
Independent evaluators put ESET among the best in the industry, shown also by the record number of Virus Bulletin’s VB100 awards.
Made in European Union
ESET values, like integrity, reliability and independence, all stem from our European roots and are safeguarded by our private ownership structure.
State-of-the-art technology
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and a cloud-based reputation system are just some of the cutting-edge tools developed in our 13 R&D centers.
Global presence
We have been protecting you for 30 years on five continents. Our 22 worldwide offices serve 110 million users who trust our experience and reputatation.
What's inside
Legendary antivirus technology
Protect yourself from ransomware and other types of malware with ESET's time-proven multilayered protection, trusted by over 110 million users worldwide.
Antivirus and Antispyware
Provide proactive protection against all types of digital threats, including viruses, rootkits, worms and spyware.
Exploit Blocker
Blocks attacks specifically designed to evade antivirus detection and eliminates lockscreens and ransomware. Protects against attacks on web browsers, PDF readers and other applications, including Java-based software.
Advanced Memory Scanner
Enables improved detection of persistent malware that employs multiple layers of encryption to conceal its activity
Idle-State Scanning
Aids system performance by performing in-depth scans when your computer is not in use. Helps detect potential inactive threats before they can cause damage.
UEFI Scanner
Protects from threats that attack your computer on a deeper level, even before the start of Windows - on systems with the UEFI system interface.
Scan While Downloading Files
Decreases scanning time by scanning specific file types − such as archives − during the download process.
Cloud-Powered Scanning
Speeds up scans by whitelisting safe files based on the ESET Live Grid® file reputation database. Helps to proactively stop unknown malware based on its behavior, by comparing it with our cloud-based reputation system.
Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)
Lets you customize the behavior of the system in greater detail. Gives you the option to specify rules for system registry, active processes and programs to fine-tune your security posture.
Script-Based Attack Protection
Detects attacks by malicious scripts that try to exploit Windows PowerShell. Also detects malicious JavaScripts that can attack via your browser. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge browsers are all supported.
Privacy protection
Stop hackers from misusing your passwords. Bank and purchase online safely. Prevent your kids from being exposed to offensive online content.
Ransomware Shield
Blocks malware that tries to lock you out of your personal data and then asks you to pay a ‘ransom’ to unlock it.
Webcam Protection
Constantly monitors all the processes and applications running on your computer, to see which ones want to use your webcam. It alerts you to any that unexpectedly try to access your webcam, and lets you block them.
Firewall
Prevents unauthorized access to your computer and misuse of your personal data.
Network Attack Protection
In addition to Firewall, automatically protects your computer from malicious network traffic, blocking threats revealed by dangerous traffic patterns.
Anti-Phishing
Protects your privacy and assets against attempts by fake websites to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords or banking details.
Out-of-Home Network
Alerts you when connecting to an unknown network and prompts you to switch to the Strict Protection mode Makes your device invisible to other computers connected to the same network.
Parental Control
Gives you the option to choose from predefined categories according to the age of your kids. Lets you set a password to protect settings against modification as well as prevent unauthorized product uninstallation.
Banking & Payment Protection
Features a special secured browser through which you can safely pay online. Automatically protects you on internet banking and while accessing web-based crypto-wallets. Encrypts the communication between the keyboard and the browser for safer transactions. Protects you from keyloggers.
Connected Home Monitor
Enables you to test your home router for vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords or out of date firmware, and offers you remediation options. Provides you with an easy-to-access list of router-connected devices (smartphone, IoT, etc.), to show you who’s connected. Enables you to scan smart devices for vulnerabilities, and gives you suggestions on how to fix possible issues.
Botnet Protection
Added layer of security that protects against botnet malware – preventing your computer from being misused for spam and network attacks. Benefit from a new type of detection thanks to Network Signatures, for even faster blocking of malicious traffic.
Device Control
Allows you to prevent unauthorized copying of your private data to an external device. Allows you to block storage media – CDs, DVDs, USB sticks, and disk storage devices. Lets you block devices connecting via Bluetooth, FireWire and serial/parallel ports.
Antispam
Keeps unwanted emails from clogging your mailbox.
Anti-theft
Stay safer by tracking and locating your missing computer in case it gets lost or stolen, and identify thieves via your laptop’s built-in camera.
Location Tracking
Lets you mark a device as missing via the ESET® Anti-Theft web interface at my.eset.com to initiate automatic monitoring. Displays position on a map based on the Wi-Fi networks in range when the device comes online. Allows you to access the gathered information via ESET Anti-Theft at my.eset.com.
Laptop Activity Watch
Allows you to watch thieves via your laptop’s built-in camera. Collects snapshots of the missing laptop’s screen. Saves all recent photos and snapshots to the web interface at my.eset.com.
Anti-Theft Optimization
Lets you easily set up/configure Anti-Theft for maximum protection of your device. Makes it easy to configure Windows auto-login and operating system account passwords. Helps you increase the level of security by prompting you to modify key system settings.
One-Way Messaging
At my.eset.com, create a message and have it displayed on your missing device – to increase the chances of its retrieval.
Minimal power usage
Play, work and browse the internet without slowdowns. Stay unplugged and online longer with battery-saving mode, and enjoy gaming without distracting pop-ups.
Small System Footprint
Maintains high performance and extends the lifetime of hardware. Fits any type of system environment. Saves internet bandwidth with extremely small update packages.
Portable Computer Support
Postpones all non-actionable pop-up windows, updates and system-hungry activities to preserve system resources so that you can stay online and unplugged longer.
Gamer Mode
ESET Smart Security Premium automatically switches to silent mode if any program is run in full-screen. System updates and notifications are postponed to save resources for gaming, video, photos or presentations.
Install and forget
Easy to install, renew and upgrade, our security is also designed for simple set up of all routine tasks. If you want, fine-tune your profile with 150 detailed settings.
One-Click Solution
Lets you view your protection status and access the most frequently used tools from all screens Offers comprehensive, one-click solutions to potential issues
Settings for Advanced Users
Offers in-depth security settings to fit your needs Allows you to define maximum scanning depth, scanning time, size of the scanned files and archives, and much more
ESET SysInspector®
An advanced diagnostic tool that captures critical information from the system to troubleshoot a broad range of security and compatibility issues
Smooth Product Upgrades
Benefit from new protection technologies as soon as they become available, for a continuously high level of security
Security Report
Gives you a monthly insight into how ESET protects your computer. This summary includes information about detected threats, blocked web pages, intercepted spam emails, blocked webcam accesses and more.
License Manager
View, manage and associate your licenses and ESET installations straight from our easy-to-use my.eset.com portal
Protection for Mac and Android
Protect all your operation systems with one license. Whether you have Windows, Mac OS or Android, you can protect them all with ESET Internet Security.
Protection for all of your devices
The ESET Smart Security Premium and ESET Internet Security license can be also used to activate our top-notch Mac and Android or Linux security solutions. Just download the ESET Cyber Security Pro (Mac) or ESET Mobile Security (Android), use the license key you receive with the purchase of ESET Smart Security Premium or ESET Internet Security, and you are protected. ESET license is flexible - you can transfer it anytime from any device to another.
Fast, powerful and a very efficient engine. ESET software is my favorite and I will use it for a long time. Thanks for protecting my daily surfing.
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