ESET Internet Security

Malware and Internet threats, in general, are becoming more and more relentless, especially in the context of an exponentially growing online user experience. Viruses have become more advanced, persistent and, who knows, in the nearby future, maybe even sentient. Having a solid antivirus protection plan is essential if you are to enjoy your online interaction safely and confidently. Building on an already well-established foundation, the latest iteration of ESET Internet Security promises to provide consistent performance, which is on par with the latest developments in AV tech, and bundled into an accessible, hassle-free package.

Who has time these days for intricate configurations? That’s right, it’s a real headache to have to deal with setting up an AV for the first time. However, this is not the case with ESET Internet Security.

Right from the start, there are just a few main aspects that need to be defined, some of which include the detection of PUPs as well as defining the master account credentials for use with some of the more advanced features. And, that’s about it. Simple. Efficient.

In order to make things easier, each of the potential operations that users might require is categorized into 4 main sections. A dedicated scanning module, one for updating both the definitions and the app itself, a set of extra features, finished off with the advanced app settings.

Just like any other diligent AV app, ESET Internet Security will automatically initiate a full PC scan once it’s up and running, allowing you to mind to your other priorities. Of course, custom scans are also available, and a nifty “post-scan” action set is provided, offering users the change to shut down their PCs, put them to sleep or even perform a reboot.

Since this is an Internet-oriented security solution, it is fair to say that some of its highlights include online security tools. This latest version offers three features that are all targeted at network activity.

Users will be able to take a closer look at their home network’s security, thanks to a dedicated monitor, have all their on-line transactions assisted by the AV's browser protection, as well in the event of a PC theft, resort to a dedicated online anti-theft service.

Last but not least, we were pleasantly impressed by the other extra features, which enable users to monitor running processes, file or system activity as well as perform task scheduling and management.

Considering its abundance of features, swift configuration and overall ease in handling, it is clear that ESET Internet Security remains a strong choice for those pondering about their online security. An overall accessible experience, its unobtrusive demeanor means that having configured it once, it will safeguard your PC without too much interaction. This time offering extra tools that can help users who are looking for an extra layer of security.