ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, released its upgrade to ESET NOD32 Antivirus software, version 2.7, with support for Microsoft Windows Vista. The enhanced software is one of the few malware solutions on the market today that is fully compatible with x64 versions of Vista, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. In addition, the upgrade to ESET NOD32 also features enhanced anti-stealth technology that offers more comprehensive protection against rootkits through its ability to see the true state of running processes and the file system. Rootkits enable hackers to maintain control of a compromised system by hiding their presence.
ESET’s rootkit protection is integrated into the ThreatSense® engine. Competitors typically offer this kind of solution as a stand-alone tool or as part of a larger suite. ESET NOD32 makes it easy for users to be protected with minimal system impact.
“As online threats complete the shift from glory-seekers wreaking havoc to today's professional criminals seeking profit, it is more important than ever to have strong defenses in place,” said Jonathan Singer, host based and consumer security analyst at Yankee Group. “Anti-malware products like ESET’s NOD32, which include protection against viruses, spyware and rootkits, provide a good security foundation for businesses and consumers alike.”
“Given that rootkits make it more difficult to detect intrusions in a system, they are one of the greatest threats today,” said Randy Abrams, director of technical education at ESET, LLC. “ESET NOD32 version 2.7 protects users by offering improved rootkit detection and protection by proactively and transparently defeating active rootkits.”
I have been using NOD32 for two years and find it to be the most comprehensive anti-malware (anti-virus, anti-adware, anti-spyware) product on the market. Its heuristic mechanism is so powerful, that some users who have not renewed the subscriptions still have had full protection.
What’s New in NOD32, version 2.7:
- Support for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system.
- Improved rootkit protection and detection that proactively and transparently defeats active rootkits, which are typically hidden from the user.
- Expanded categorization of malware includes potentially unwanted applications such as adware that may not be malicious, and the renaming of potentially unsafe applications like keyloggers, remote administrators, etc. These categories are capable of being turned off or on.
