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1. ESET Smart Security 6
ESET Smart Security 6 represents a new approach to truly integrated computer security. The most recent version of the
ThreatSense® scanning engine, combined with our custom Personal firewall and Antispam module, utilizes speed and
precision to keep your computer safe. The result is an intelligent system that is constantly on alert for attacks and
malicious software that might endanger your computer.
ESET Smart Security 6 is a complete security solution that combines maximum protection and a minimal system
footprint. Our advanced technologies use artificial intelligence to prevent infiltration by viruses, spyware, trojan horses,
worms, adware, rootkits, and other threats without hindering system performance or disrupting your computer.
Features and benefits
Antivirus and antispyware
Proactively detects and cleans more known and unknown viruses, worms,
trojans and rootkits. Advanced heuristic detection technology flags even
never-before-seen malware, protecting you from unknown threats and
neutralizing them before they can do any harm. Web access and Anti-Phishing
protection works by monitoring communication between web browsers and
remote servers (including SSL). Email client protection provides control of email
communication received through the POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols.
Regular updates
Regularly updating virus signature database and program modules is the best
method for ensuring the maximum level of security on your computer.
ESET Live Grid
(Cloud-powered Reputation)
You can check the reputation of running processes and files directly from ESET
Smart Security.
Removable media control
Automatically scans all USB flash drives, memory cards and CDs/DVDs. Blocks
removable media based on type of media, manufacturer, size and other
attributes.
HIPS functionality
You can customize the behavior of the system in greater detail; specify rules for
the system registry, active processes and programs, and fine-tune your
security posture.
Gamer mode
Postpones all pop-up windows, updates or other system-intensive activities to
conserve system resources for gaming or other full-screen activities.
Features in ESET Smart Security
Parental control
Protects your family from potentially offensive web content by blocking
various website categories.
Intelligent Firewall
Firewall module prevents unauthorized users from accessing your computer
and taking advantage of your personal data.
ESET Antispam
Spam represents up to 80 percent of all email communication. Antispam
protection serves to protect against this problem.
A license needs to be active in order for features of ESET Smart Security to be operational. It is recommended that you
renew your license several weeks before the license for ESET Smart Security expires.
1.1 What's new
ESET Anti-Theft
ESET Anti-Theft is a new feature in ESET Smart Security 6 that expands user-level security in the case of a lost or stolen
computer.
Once users install ESET Smart Security and enable ESET Anti-Theft, their device will be listed in the web interface. The
web interface allows users to manage their ESET Anti-Theft configuration and perform actions such as switching
computers to the missing state. To access the web interface, users need to create an ESET web account (email and
password).
Improved firewall intrusion detection system (IDS)
ESET Smart Security version 6 features more advanced filtering options to detect various types of attacks and
vulnerabilities that can be carried out against your computer.