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1. ESET Cyber Security
ESET Cyber Security represents a new approach to truly
integrated computer security. The most recent version of the
ThreatSense® scanning engine utilizes speed and precision to
keep your computer safe. The result is an intelligent system
that is constantly on alert defending your computer against
attacks and malicious software.
ESET Cyber Security is a complete security solution produced
from our long-term effort to combine maximum protection
and a minimal system footprint. Based on artificial
intelligence, the advanced technologies that comprise ESET
Cyber Security are capable of proactively eliminating
infiltration by viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware,
rootkits and other Internet-borne attacks without hindering
system performance.
1.1 What's new
Email client protection
Email protection provides control of email communication
received through the POP3 and IMAP protocols.
Removable media scanning
ESET Cyber Security offers on-demand scanning of removable
media devices (CD, DVD, USB, iOS device etc.).
Join ESET Live Grid network
Built on the ThreatSense.NET advanced early warning system,
ESET Live Grid is designed to provide additional levels of
security for your computer. It constantly monitors your
system’s running programs and processes against the latest
intelligence collected from millions of ESET users worldwide.
Additionally, your system scans are processed faster and more
precisely as the ESET Live Grid database grows over time. This
allows us to offer stronger proactive protection and faster
scanning to all ESET users. We recommend that you activate
this feature and we thank you for your support.
New design
The main window of ESET Cyber Security has been completely
redesigned and advanced settings (Preferences) are now more
intuitive for easier navigation.
1.2 System requirements
For optimal performance with ESET Cyber Security, your
system should meet or exceed the following hardware and
software requirements:
System requirements
Processor architecture
32bit, 64bit Intel®
Operating system
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Memory
300 MB
Free disk space
150 MB
2. Installation
Before you begin the installation process, please close all open
programs on your computer. ESET Cyber Security contains
components that may conflict with other antivirus programs
that may already be installed on your computer. ESET strongly
recommends that you remove any other antivirus programs to
prevent potential problems.
To launch the installation wizard, do one of the following:
If you are installing from the installation CD/DVD, insert it
into your computer, open it from your Desktop or Finder
window and double-click the Install icon
If you are installing from a file downloaded from the ESET
website, open the file and double-click the Install icon
The installation wizard will guide you through basic setup.
During the initial phase of installation, the installer will
automatically check online for the latest product version. If a
newer version is found, you will be given the option to
download the latest version before continuing the installation
process.
After agreeing to the End User License Agreement, you will be
asked to select one of the following installation modes:
Typical installation
Custom installation
2.1 Typical installation
Typical installation mode includes configuration options that
are appropriate for most users. These settings provide
maximum security combined with excellent system
performance. Typical installation is the default option and is
recommended if you do not have particular requirements for
specific settings.
Live Grid
The Live Grid Early Warning System helps ensure that ESET is
immediately and continuously informed of new infiltrations in
order to quickly protect our customers. The system allows new
threats to be submitted to the ESET Threat Lab, where they
are analyzed, processed and added to the virus signature
database. Enable Live Grid Early Warning System is selected
by default. Click Setup... to modify detailed settings for the
submission of suspicious files. For more information see Live
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