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Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric
Malware

Kaspersky held leading position in 2021 TOP3 metric

In 2021, Kaspersky's security portfolio held a leading position in the TOP3 metric, while taking first place in 76% of tests.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response
Endpoint Protection

ESET named strategic leader in endpoint prevention and response

ESET achieved high scores in the categories of active prevention, passive response, and combined prevention/response capabilities, scoring 96%, 100%, and 98%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Avast launches a new firewall in latest product updates

Avast has announced a new firewall will be packaged with its latest free and premium product updates for Windows.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court
Malware

Conspiracy looms: NSS Labs takes CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec & AMTSO to court

NSS Labs is suing CrowdStrike, ESET, Symantec, and AMTSO, alleging they conspired to boycott independent security tests to hide flaws in their products.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
ESET endpoint security 'lightest' on market, according to tests
Malware

ESET endpoint security 'lightest' on market, according to tests

ESET's Endpoint Security Solution has been judged the lightest endpoint security solution on the market, according to AV-Comparatives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round
Malware

AV-Comparatives recognises ESET Mac & parental control solutions in latest testing round

ESET's Mac Security and online child protection products have been officially certified by security software testers AV-Comparatives this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test
Malware

ESET-DESlock acquisition pays off in data encryption test

ESET's encryption solution named best for SMBs by AV-Comparatives, highlighting growing importance of data security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
An in-depth look at next-gen security software: Myths and marketing
Cybersecurity

An in-depth look at next-gen security software: Myths and marketing

When next-gen vendors talk about behavioural analysis as their exclusive discovery, they're at best misinformed.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
ESET a lightweight among internet security products
Malware

ESET a lightweight among internet security products

ESET has topped a new security product system performance test by AV-Comparatives, with one of its offerings among the lightest tested.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016
ESET security solutions top independent spam filtering tests
Malware

ESET security solutions top independent spam filtering tests

ESET has come out tops in anti-spam testing for security solutions in tests by both AV-Comparatives and Virus Bulletin.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
ESET serves up new offerings - backed by 28 year history
Malware

ESET serves up new offerings - backed by 28 year history

ESET is serving up new business offerings and its new partner program - all backed by more than 28 years of history.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security
Gaming

Android App Review: Trend Micro Mobile Security

Trend Micro have been in the online security / anti-virus business for a while, and now that business has extended to mobile devices.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'
Bitdefender

Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'

Bitdefender clinches 'Product of the Year' for its superior anti-virus performance, outshining competitors in rigorous testing, say specialists.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
ESET's android smartphone secures IT needs
Chillisoft

ESET's android smartphone secures IT needs

ESET launches a new security tool for Android in NZ, aiming to tackle BYOD challenges with remote administrator features and data protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2012
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011
Gaming

Review: Norton Internet Security 2011

Norton Internet Security 2011 impresses with real-time protection and user-friendly design, earning top marks in independent tests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010

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How does MSFT Defender compare to ESET?
Endpoint Protection

How does MSFT Defender compare to ESET?

Although Microsoft Defender has gained market share and made some advancements in their offerings, it is not a silver bullet, writes Chillisoft's CEO.

By Alex Teh • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020