Category: Security News

Gartner recognizes ESET as a Visionary in its Latest Magic Quadrant Report for Endpoint Protection Platforms

February 17, 2016

ESET placed for the first time in the “Visionaries” Quadrant of Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. Gartner, Inc. has recognized ESET as a Visionary in the latest Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms*, a report published on February 1, 2016. ESET is positioned highest for its ability to execute in the Visionaries … More Gartner recognizes ESET as a Visionary in its Latest Magic Quadrant Report for Endpoint Protection Platforms

Biggest fears of EMEA companies? Malware ranks first

February 16, 2016

Can you guess the most pressing IT security issue faced by companies in Europe? If you were to put your money on malware infection, you’d be right. According to a series of surveys conducted by ESET at various EMEA security events throughout 2015, 58% of businesses have experienced this kind of incident in the last … More Biggest fears of EMEA companies? Malware ranks first

ESET Wins Internet Security Test by Computer Bild, Europe’s Top Consumer IT Magazine

February 15, 2016

ESET Smart Security 9 delivers ‘Best Protection’ Says the Magazine ESET has achieved a significant testing win from Europe’s leading consumer IT magazine, Computer Bild of Germany. ESET Smart Security 9 finished first in the magazine’s Internet Security Test out of the 13 consumer products tested, securing the best score. “ESET beats the competition with … More ESET Wins Internet Security Test by Computer Bild, Europe’s Top Consumer IT Magazine

Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

February 12, 2016

Online dating has transformed from being a modest, underused and ‘hush hush’ concept – with a pinch of embarrassment – to a mainstream, popular and transformative entity. As a Pew Research Center survey from 2013 revealed, it has “lost much of its stigma”. Looking for love in the 21st century? It’s possibly a click and … More Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer

ESET Ireland warns of Valentine’s Day online threats

February 11, 2016

Cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to take advantage of us and ESET Ireland has already encountered some love-related attempts this year. Valentine’s Day is nearly here, romance is in the air and the Internet is flooded with hearts. But online dating sites, social media or just shopping for a gift for your loved one … More ESET Ireland warns of Valentine’s Day online threats