Redesigned user interface

The user interface in this version has been significantly redesigned and simplified based on the results of usability testing. All GUI wording and notifications have been carefully reviewed and the interface now provides support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic. Online Help is now integrated into ESET Internet Security and offers dynamically updated support content.

Dark mode

An extension that helps you quickly switch the screen to a dark color scheme. You can choose your preferred color scheme in User interface elements.

Antivirus and antispyware

Proactively detects and cleans more known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans and rootkits. Advanced heuristics flags even never-before-seen malware, protecting you from unknown threats and neutralizing them before they can do any harm. Web access protection and Anti-Phishing protection monitors 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 the detection engine (previously known as “virus signature database”) and program modules is the best way to ensure the maximum level of security on your computer.

ESET LiveGrid®
(Cloud-powered Reputation)

You can check the reputation of running processes and files directly from ESET Internet Security.

Device control

Automatically scans all USB flash drives, memory cards and CDs/DVDs. Blocks removable media based on the 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 and other full-screen activities.

Banking & Payment Protection

Banking & Payment protection provides a secured browser for use when accessing online banking or online payment gateways to ensure all online transactions take place in a trusted and secure environment.

Support for Network signatures

Network signatures allow fast identification and block malicious traffic coming to and from users devices such as bots and exploit packs. The feature can be considered an enhancement of Botnet Protection.

Intelligent Firewall

Prevents unauthorized users from accessing your computer and taking advantage of your personal data.

Email client antispam

Spam represents up to 50 percent of all email communication. Email client antispam protects against this problem.

Anti-Theft

Anti-Theft expands user-level security in the case of a lost or stolen computer. When you install ESET Internet Security and Anti-Theft, your device will be listed in the web interface. The web interface enables you to manage Anti-Theft configuration and administer Anti-Theft features on your device.

Parental control

Protects your family from potentially offensive web content by blocking various website categories.