ESET Cyber Security Pro achieved excellent results in the latest AV-Comparatives testing of protection for Mac users against Mac-specific and Windows malware
ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than 25-years, has received excellent results in the latest AV-Comparatives testing for its ESET Cyber Security Pro, the Internet security software for Mac and was highlighted as’Outstanding’ by AV-Comparatives’ Mac Security Test and Review 2014. Testing by AV-Comparatives was for the detection of cross-platform malware targeting a wide range of platforms.
“ESET Cyber Security Pro provides outstanding protection against malware with a well-designed user interface. The main program window makes essential functions and information easily accessible and alerts are sensible. The help facilities are exemplary. ESET produced a perfect score in our malware tests, identifying all samples of both Mac and Windows malware”
Mr Pankaj Jain, Director at ESET India said, “We are pleased that ESET Cyber Security Pro scored a perfect 100% in the latest AV-Comparative test. Proven technology found in all ESET’s products provides comprehensive proactive protection against all known and unknown forms of threats targeting Mac user.”
AV-Comparatives, is an independent not-for-profit organization which offers systematic testing to check whether IT security software lives up to its promises. It creates a real-world environment for truly accurate testing by using one of the largest sample collections worldwide. The claim that Apple users are less threatened than Windows users is currently still correct, but could change rapidly. It was the low market share of Macs that limited the attentions of online criminals; now that Macs are becoming more popular, this state of affairs is changing. Something that many people forget is that phishing works equally well on any device with an integrated browser, regardless of whether this is Windows, Mac, Apple TV, Android, Symbian or Internet TV; phishing affects everyone equally.The AV-Comparatives test looked, among others, at malware and phishing alerts of Mac security software. With regards to ESET’s product it tested, it found the following:
ESET Cyber Security Pro offers users a number of improved native functionalities together with the low system footprint, delivering Mac-like feel for users. ESET’s solution not only protects Macs it also eliminates Windows and Linux based threats preventing Macs becoming a platform for spreading malware. The new Anti-Phishing module ensures high level of protection as users explore the great online.
