Software Update: NOD32 Antivirus / Internet Security 14.2.10.0

ESET has an update for version 14 of NOD32 Antivirus, Internet Security and Smart Security Premium released. While the former only protects against viruses, spyware and rootkits, the other two flavors also include a firewall and spam filter, the latter adding anti-theft and data encryption options. A license of one year for NOD32 Antivirus costs thirty euros, for Internet Security forty euros and for Smart Security Premium it is sixty euros. However, if a license for several years and/or computers is purchased, the price per piece drops considerably. The version number has arrived at 14.2.10.0 and includes the following changes:

What’s new in ESET version 14 home products?

ESET has released version 14 of its home products. Continue reading below for an overview of the new and improved features.

Improved Password Manager
Our improved ESET Password Manager includes new features. Secure Me allows you to remotely log out of websites and clear your browser history. Security report shows you the strength level of your passwords and also notifies you if they compromised by a data breach. You must upgrade to the latest version of Password Manager to use these features. Once upgraded, you can set up Password Manager.

Improved Banking & Payment Protection
New to ESET Banking & Payment protection is the Secure all browsers setting. When enabled, this setting automatically protects your preferred browser with the ESET secure browser. Use the ESET secure browser to protect your personal data, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information while you use the internet.

Improved malware detection with WMI database and System registry scans
The new WMI database and System registry scan targets improve your ESET security product’s malware detection. Select these scan targets to look for references to infected files or malware embedded as data in your Windows Management Instrumentation and Windows System Registry. To select these scan targets, create a Custom Scan.

Other improvements

• Connected Home (formerly Connected Home Monitor) helps users protect their routers from threats coming from Wi-Fi networks. In addition to a new name, Connected Home has been improved in version 14 with better device detection and troubleshooting.
• Change product no longer requires a computer restart. As long as you have a valid license for the applicable product, you can change to the new product and it will automatically display.
• New product change notifications remind users to upgrade to a higher product if their license allows them to. Users can also disable these notifications and keep using their current product.