SAN DIEGO, November 21, 2008 – ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has again secured a prestigious “Advanced+” rating from AV-Comparatives, an independent antivirus software research outlet. The new evaluation, completed in October 2008, studied the impact of antivirus software on system performance across four categories, and ESET finished first in three categories: file copying, encoding/transcoding and boot time.

The boot test measures the time it takes to boot up and shut down the software, and ESET had the fastest boot time, with results that showed 2-10 times less slowdown than its competitors. ESET also finished first in file copying, which AV-Comparatives called the most important test.

“For the past two years, ESET NOD32 has earned the title of “Best Antivirus Product” based on its malware detection rates,” said Andreas Clementi, founder and chief researcher at AV-Comparatives. “However this was the first time we tested it purely on performance. ESET finished first in three of our four categories, further entrenching it as the dominant player in the space. ESET is well-deserving of its Advanced+ rating.”

AV-Comparatives provides a three level ranking system (Standard, Advanced and Advanced+). For the performance test, the awards are given based on the overall impact assessment results from the four subtests. ESET finished in first place with a “very fast” rating.

ESET’s industry-leading products, including the popular NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, combine speed, accuracy and minimal computer system impact to deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. ESET is powered by ThreatSense® technology, an advanced heuristics engine that enables proactive detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions decode and analyze executable code in real-time, using an emulated environment. By allowing malware to execute in a secure virtual world, ESET is able to clearly differentiate between benign files and even the most sophisticated and cleverly-disguised malware.

About ESET
ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET pioneered and continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus, its flagship product, consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing and is the foundational product that builds out the ESET product line to include ESET Smart Security. ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and an extremely small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry. Both products have an extremely efficient code base that eliminates the unnecessary large size found in some solutions. This means faster scanning that doesn’t slow down computers or networks. Sold in more than 160 countries, ESET has worldwide production headquarters in Bratislava, SK and worldwide distribution headquarters in San Diego, U.S. ESET also has offices in Bristol, U.K.; Buenos Aires, AR; Prague, CZ; and is globally represented by an extensive partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or call (619) 876-5400.

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SAN DIEGO – December 2, 2008 – ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured an “Advanced+” rating from AV-Comparatives, an independent research outlet that tests antivirus software. Of the 16 products tested for “on-demand” or “regression” testing, ESET NOD32 Antivirus was the only one to receive the “Advanced+” rating.

AV-Comparatives provided a three-level ranking system of Standard, Advanced and Advanced+. To receive an “Advanced+” rating, a product must be rated with not only with an excellent on-demand detection rate, but also a low false positive rate.

On-demand detection and false positive rates were measured during a four-week period. During this timeframe a variety of samples were tested, including Viruses, Script Malware, Worms, Trojans, Rootkits and other forms of malware.

“No other company could match ESET’s combination of proactive malware detection and low false positive rate for November’s retrospective testing,” said Andreas Clementi, founder and chief researcher for AV-Comparatives. “While other products scored high in certain areas, ESET NOD32 Antivirus performed the most evenly, earning yet another ‘Advanced+’ rating from AV-Comparatives.”

ESET’s industry-leading products, including the popular NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. Powered by ThreatSense® technology, ESET’s products combine speed, accuracy and minimal system impact. The advanced heuristics engine enables proactive detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions use an emulated environment to decode and analyze executable code in real-time. By allowing malware to execute in a secure virtual world, ESET is able to clearly differentiate between benign files and even the most sophisticated and cleverly-disguised malware.

About ESET
ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET pioneered and continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus, its flagship product, consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing and is the foundational product that builds out the ESET product line to include ESET Smart Security. ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and an extremely small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry. Both products have an extremely efficient code base that eliminates the unnecessary large size found in some solutions. This means faster scanning that doesn’t slow down computers or networks. Sold in more than 160 countries, ESET has worldwide production headquarters in Bratislava, SK and worldwide distribution headquarters in San Diego, U.S. ESET also has offices in Bristol, U.K.; Buenos Aires, AR; Prague, CZ; and is globally represented by an extensive partner network. For more information, visit www.eset.com or call (619) 876-5400.

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AV-Comparatives provided a three-level ranking system of Standard, Advanced and Advanced+ award. To receive an “Advanced+” rating, a product must be rated with not only an excellent proactive detection rate, but also a low false positive rate.

To measure for effective detection, the products were “frozen” and measured by the same updates and signatures they had on February 9th with the highest detection settings used. Then new samples found between February 9-16th were applied to the tested products.

“ESET is the only vendor tested by AV-Comparatives that has always received the highest ranking (Advanced+) in proactive detection tests,” said Andreas Clementi, founder and chief researcher for AV-Comparatives. “ESET always saw the importance and need of a strong heuristic in the fight against malware, and its impressive testing record reflects this.”

ESET’s industry-leading products, including the popular NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. Powered by ThreatSense® technology, ESET’s products combine speed, accuracy and minimal system impact. The advanced heuristics engine enables proactive detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions use an emulated environment to decode and analyze executable code in real-time. By allowing malware to execute in a secure virtual world, ESET is able to clearly differentiate between benign files and even the most sophisticated and cleverly-disguised malware.

About ESET
ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET pioneered and continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and is the heart of the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security. ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and a small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry. Both products have an extremely efficient code base that eliminates the unnecessarily large size found in some solutions. This means faster scanning that doesn’t slow down computers or networks. Sold in more than 160 countries, ESET has global production headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for the Americas and Asia-Pacific located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, and Krakow and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/ or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

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To measure for effective detection, the products were “frozen” and measured by the same updates and signatures they had on August 10th with the highest detection settings used.

“ESET continues to be one of our most consistent performers, across an array of environments” said Andreas Clementi, founder and chief researcher for AV-Comparatives. “ESET has always been very effective at detecting current threats, and its impressive testing record continues to reflect this.”

ESET’s industry-leading products, including the popular NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. Powered by ThreatSense® technology, ESET’s products combine speed, accuracy and minimal system impact. The advanced heuristics engine enables proactive detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions use an emulated environment to decode and analyze executable code in real-time. By allowing malware to execute in a secure virtual world, ESET is able to clearly differentiate between benign files and even the most sophisticated and cleverly-disguised malware.

About ESET ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET pioneered and continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and is the heart of the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security. ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and a small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry. Both products have an extremely efficient code base that eliminates the unnecessarily large size found in some solutions. This means faster scanning that doesn’t slow down computers or networks. Sold in more than 160 countries, ESET has global production headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for the Americas and Asia-Pacific located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, and Krakow and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/ or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

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SAN DIEGO – December 1, 2009 – ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, has secured its 12th “Advanced+” rating in proactive/retrospective testing from AV-Comparatives, an independent research organization. The latest test measured proactive on-demand detection capabilities of 16 antivirus products. ESET’s closest competitor has six (6) Advanced+ awards.

AV-Comparatives provides a three-level ranking system of Standard, Advanced and Advanced+ award. To receive an “Advanced+” rating, a product must be rated with not only an excellent proactive detection rate, but also a low false positive rate.

The retrospective test is performed using passive scanning and demonstrates the ability of the products under test to detect new malware proactively, without being executed.

“ESET continues to be the only vendor tested by AV-Comparatives that has always received the highest ranking (Advanced+) in proactive detection tests,” said Andreas Clementi, founder and chief researcher for AV-Comparatives. “As its impressive testing record indicates, ESET has always understood the importance of strong heuristics in fighting malware.”

ESET’s industry-leading products, including the popular NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security, deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. Powered by ThreatSense® technology, ESET’s products combine speed, accuracy and minimal system impact. The advanced heuristics engine enables proactive detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions use an emulated environment to decode and analyze executable code in real-time. By allowing malware to execute in a secure virtual world, ESET is able to clearly differentiate between benign files and even the most sophisticated and cleverly-disguised malware.

About ESET
ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET pioneered and continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and is the heart of the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security. ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and a small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry. Both products have an extremely efficient code base that eliminates the unnecessarily large size found in some solutions. This means faster scanning that doesn’t slow down computers or networks. Sold in more than 160 countries, ESET has global production headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for the Americas and Asia-Pacific located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, and Krakow and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/ or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

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