AV-Comparatives recognizes ESET consumer products with gold medals in cybersecurity awards

BRATISLAVA, February 6, 2020 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been recognized with gold and bronze awards in the AV-Comparatives Summary Report 2019. AV-Comparatives, a leading independent testing organization, uses one of the largest sample collections worldwide to create a real-world environment for highly accurate testing. Their Summary Report 2019 provides commentary on the consumer antivirus products tested over the course of the year, and highlights the high-scoring products from the different tests that took place over the 12 months.

The report looked at consumer Windows products from 16 different vendors, with excellent results for ESET, taking awards in three categories: Overall Performance (Low System Impact), Enhanced Real-World Test (Advanced Threat Protection), and the False Positive Test.

Overall Performance (Low System Impact)

ESET was awarded a gold medal in the Low System Impact category, which assesses each product’s impact on system speed and performance. ESET has consistently achieved great results in this category, improving on its silver award in the same category in 2018.

Enhanced Real-World Test (Advanced Threat Protection)

ESET took a gold medal in the Advanced Threat Protection category, which is a new category for 2019 and 2020. This test addresses a program’s ability to protect against advanced targeted and fileless attacks. ESET was also one of only two vendors to block all 15 targeted attacks in the testing process.

False Positive Test

ESET was awarded a bronze medal in the False Positive Test. As the report notes, false positives can cause as much trouble as a real infection, and avoiding them is a crucial element of any antivirus product. AV-Comparatives carried out extensive false-positive testing as part of the Malware protection tests and the Real-World Protection Test.

Commenting on the results, Jiří Kropáč, head of threat detection labs at ESET, said: “ESET’s recognition from AV-Comparatives is testament to our dedication to our customers and our promise to always deliver the best in IT security solutions. Ensuring consumers are equipped with cutting-edge protection against the latest threats is extremely important to us. We are honored to receive these awards and to be recognized as a key player in making technology safer for everyone.”

Read AV-Comparative’s Summary Report 2019 for more information.

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About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET 獲獨立測試機構金獎肯定 全年唯一未有出現誤測的防毒軟件品牌

獨立的第三方反惡意軟件測試在網絡安全行業非常重要，它們具權威的參考性，讓用戶在選購防毒軟件時，了解產品是否真正符合他們的需要。


ESET Internet Security 在 AV-Comparatives 獎項中名列前茅

每年 AV-Comparatives 都會按照五個主要測試項目，評估 I.T. 安全產品並頒發金、銀、銅獎項。測試人員對 ESET 的表現充分肯定，獲得了「性能表現」和「誤報率測試」的金獎。


在 AV 測試方面，測量其「可靠性」與「檢測力」同樣重要。只要一個誤報，可能需要工程和支援團隊的大量資源來解決問題。更重要的是，它甚至會導致重要的數據丟失或系統無法使用。所以要做到每一次都準確無誤，是至關重要的，而 ESET 毫無疑問成功了。在全年進行大量的誤報率測試後，AV-Comparatives 確認 ESET 在2017 年的所有測試中都沒有誤報。這是其他安全產品方案無法做到的，因此 ESET 獲得了金獎。


ESET Internet Security 在全年進行了兩項測試後也得到了認可，因為它在執行任務時對系統性能的影響很小，故再獲得另一個金獎。 AV-Comparatives 表示，他們發現軟件「非常易於使用，這要感謝卓越的用戶界面和自配置的防火牆」。

閱讀 AV Comparatives 2017 報告

按一下以存取 avc_sum_201712_en.pdf

ESET Endpoint Security for macOS – 無可挑剔的保護

雖然很多人可能不願相信，但 Mac 用戶正日漸成為黑客的主要目標。即使在 macOS 上，惡意軟件也在呈指數級的增長，而在商業領域，行業專家認為，針對企業環境中的 Mac 的高端持續威脅數量也正在上升。

因此，讓 Mac 用戶進一步關注安全問題，尋找滿足其安全需求而又不影響系統性能的解決方案，變成了一個重要的課題。當 AV-TEST 評估針對 macOS 的 ESET Endpoint Security 時，很明顯看到它達到了 Mac 用戶的預期。

在針對企業用戶測試的解決方案中，ESET 實現了完美檢測，識別並阻止所有 514 個 macOS 威脅。此外，測試人員對 ESET 低誤報率及其對「潛在不受歡迎的軟件」（PUA）的行為印象深刻。實際上，ESET 在 98％ 和 100％ 之間篩選出近 700 個 PUA。總體而言，AV-TEST 給予 ESET 的評語是：提供的保護措施簡直就是無可挑剔。

閱讀 Put to the Test: Antivirus Solutions for MacOS Sierra 報告

https://www.av-test.org/en/news/news-single-view/put-to-the-test-antivirus-solutions-for-macos-sierra

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ESET成立於1992年，是一家面向企業與個人用戶的全球性的電腦安全軟件提供商，其獲獎產品 — NOD32防病毒軟件系統，能夠針對各種已知或未知病毒、間諜軟件 （spyware）、rootkits和其他惡意軟件為電腦系統提供實時保護。ESET NOD32佔用 系統資源最少，偵測速度最快，可以提供最有效的保護，並且比其他任何防病毒產品獲得了更多的Virus Bulletin 100獎項。ESET連續五年被評為“德勤高科技快速成長500 強”（Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500）公司，擁有廣泛的合作夥伴網絡，包括佳能、戴爾、微軟等國際知名公司，在布拉迪斯拉發（斯洛伐克）、布里斯托爾（英國 ）、布宜諾斯艾利斯（阿根廷）、布拉格（捷克）、聖地亞哥（美國）等地均設有辦事處，代理機構覆蓋全球超過100個國家。 

AV-Comparatives Names ESET Endpoint Security Solution as the Lightest on the Market

Today, global IT security vendor ESET has been awarded top marks by AV-Comparatives. ESET Endpoint Security has been named the lightest endpoint security solution on the market by the world’s leading security software testers AV-Comparatives. Following a series of performance tests on a number of endpoint security solutions, ESET Endpoint Security was commended for its low system impact.

Using one of the largest sample collections in the world, AV-Comparatives provides the most accurate test by creating a real-world environment and replicating the scenarios faced by everyday users.

ESET Endpoint Security provides businesses comprehensive IT security via multiple layers of protection including trademark NOD32® detection technology combined with machine learning. It protects networks from malware and phishing attacks and stops harmful malware from breaching your system. It provides complete data access protection and fully adjustable scanning, including cloud-powered scanning.

“ESET’s business solution made an impressive run in another of our Business performance tests, reaching the lowest impact score of all tested solutions,” commented Andreas Clementi, CEO at AV-Comparatives.

AV-Comparatives rated ESET’s product at an industry high, with a total score of 98.3 in the industry recognized PC Mark tests. The software was praised as ‘very fast’ for browsing websites, launching applications, installing and uninstalling applications, downloading files, as well as archiving and unarchiving files.

“We pride ourselves on developing products that give the most robust protection to enterprises without slowing down their systems,” said Michal Jankech, Business Product Manager. “AV-Comparatives is the most renowned testing organization out there so it’s great to see that ESET Endpoint Security software has scored as the lightest on the market. Business and consumers can rest assured their systems won’t be impacted and will continue to run at high speeds, all while maintaining the highest level of protection.”

You can read more about ESET Endpoint Security and request a free trial here.

Read the whole report by AV-Comparatives here.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

ESET Earns ‘Top Rated’ Award from AV-Comparatives

ESET Smart Security 9 was named Top Rated in the AV-Comparatives Summary Report 2015, receiving six Advanced+ ratings from the independent testing organization.

AV-Comparatives, an independent anti-malware testing organization, today publishes its annual Summary Report 2015 summarizing its tests and providing a market-wide overview of security products.


ESET Smart Security 9 received six Advanced+ awards in 2015, won a Silver Award in the False Positives category and a Bronze in Proactive Protection. ESET products, along with five from other vendors, were awarded AV-Comparatives’ Top Rated badge.

“ESET has been a constant part of our Summary Reports since 2006. With each new version, ESET Smart Security retains its clean trademark detection and sustains its low performance impact. With improved graphic design and finger-friendly controls, we believe thatESET products are suitable for use on touchscreens,” said Andreas Clementi, CEO at AV-Comparatives.

In 2015, AV-Comparatives subjected 21 Windows security products from a range of vendors to rigorous investigation. All were tested for their ability to protect against real-world Internet threats, identify thousands of recent malicious programs, and provide protection without slowing down the PCs on which they ran. 

 Learn more about ESET or read more about ESET products in the AV-Comparatives’ Summary Report 2015.  

ESET Earns the Gold Award for Anti-Phishing Protection from AV-Comparatives

ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record 10 years of consecutive VB100 awards for its ESET NOD32 technology, has earned the „Gold Award“ for anti-phishing protection from AV-Comparatives, an independent testing authority – as reported in their annual report.

“Phishing websites attempt to steal money from their victims without making any changes to the computer or device being used to access them. A security product that warns of known/suspected phishing sites can protect the user from fraud,” 

states AV-Comparatives and continues that ESET flagship security product ESET Smart Security has blocked the most phishing websites in their tests – 99%. 

“We found the interface of ESET Smart Security 7 to be excellent. The program is, in our opinion, very clear and easy to use, even on a touchscreen device,“ 

concludes AV-Comparatives it‘s analysis.

The advanced Anti-Phishing Module has been introduced in the sixth generation of ESET Smart Security with the latest, seventh version, offering enhanced anti-phishing protection. Anti-Phishing technology protects you from attempts to acquire passwords, banking data and other sensitive information by fake websites masquerading as legitimate ones. The dedicated module includes an extended database of phishing sites as well as verified reports by users and partners. The Anti-phishing database is updated by ESET regularly (users’ computers receive data about new phishing threats every 20 minutes) and this database includes information from our partners as well. Along this straightforward approach, ESET Anti-Phishing implements specific proactive algorithms. These inspect the visual design of websites in an effort to eliminate those acting as parasites on their genuine counterparts. This approach is used to detect for example fake internet banking forms.

„Advanced Anti-Phishing module along with features like the Exploit Blocker, Vulnerability Shield or Advanced Memory Scanner is one of the key highlights of our ESET Smart Security 7 launched last year. Our research & development is working tirelessly on developing new technologies and features for our products to offer even better protection to our customers and we are happy to see those improvement being recognized by independent testing authorities,“ 

says ESET Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Ignacio Sbampato.

About ESET

ESET®, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. For over 26 years, the Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. By obtaining the 80th VB100 award in June 2013, ESET NOD32 technology holds the record number of Virus Bulletin “VB100” Awards, and has never missed a single “In-the-Wild” worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998. In addition, ESET NOD32 technology holds the longest consecutive string of the VB100 awards of any AV vendor. ESET has also received a number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST and other testing organizations and reviews. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, ESET Smart Security®, ESET Cyber Security® (solution for Mac), ESET® Mobile Security and IT Security for Business are trusted by millions of global users and are among the most recommended security solutions in the world.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore; with offices in Jena (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic) and Sao Paulo (Brazil). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia) and an extensive partner network for more than 180 countries. More information is available via About ESET and Press Center.

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