ESET Internet Security Changelog

What's new in ESET Internet Security 16.2.13.0

Aug 8, 2023
  • FIXED: Issues with LTE/GSM modems
  • FIXED: Windows firewall rules were not honored
  • FIXED: GUI crashes in localized versions
  • Other smaller bug fixes.

New in ESET Internet Security 15.0.16.0 (Oct 19, 2021)

  • New: Added support for W11
  • New: Added LiveGuard feature to ESSP
  • New: Added option to use QR codes for ESET HOME association
  • New: added social sign association to ESET HOME
  • Updated: Connected Home renamed to Network inspector
  • Updated: myESET renamed to ESET HOME
  • Other small changes and improvements
  • Bugfixing

New in ESET Internet Security 14.2.23.0 (Aug 3, 2021)

  • Fixed: BSOD while printing over network
  • Fixed: Map not displayed in Security report
  • Fixed: GUI frozen in firewall interactive mode
  • Fixed: Crash in Device Control
  • Fixed: Slowdown during module updates

New in ESET Internet Security 14.2.10.0 (Jun 15, 2021)

  • New: Added support for Upgrade Campaign
  • New: Redesigned Help and support page
  • Improved: 3rd party uninstall screen
  • Bugfixing
  • Small improvements:
  • Threat encyclopedia moved to Detection description in product context menu
  • Detection engine history moved to Installed components screen

New in ESET Internet Security 14.1.20.0 (May 5, 2021)

  • Fixed: Webcam protection and device control

New in ESET Internet Security 13.2.18.0 (Oct 17, 2020)

  • Fixed: Application freezes under certain circumstances

New in ESET Internet Security 13.2.16.0 (Jul 30, 2020)

  • Fixed: Application freezes under certain circumstances

New in ESET Internet Security 13.2.15.0 (Jul 8, 2020)

  • Added: Windows 10 H2-2020 Compatible
  • Added: WMI Scanner scan & System registry scan option added
  • Added: Network data collection
  • Added: IPM improvements: Gamer Mode support, Expired product pop-up support
  • Improved: BPP: Visual improvements
  • Improved: product install and uninstall analytics
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

New in ESET Internet Security 13.1.16.0 (Apr 3, 2020)

  • Added: compatibility with Windows 10 H1-2020
  • Added: License overuse check
  • Added: Banking & Payment : Notification about access via RDP
  • Improved: Screen reader support
  • Improved: Banking & Payment : Scrambler improvements
  • Changed: Uninstaller feedback screen removed

New in ESET Internet Security 13.0.24.0 (Dec 18, 2019)

  • Fixed: Anti-Theft phantom account was not migrated after upgrade
  • Fixed: A workaround for a bug in Lenovo Nerve Center causing Internet connection issues
  • Fixed: other small fixes.

New in ESET Internet Security 13.0.22.0 (Oct 23, 2019)

  • Added: Advanced Machine Learning
  • Improved: Deep Behavioral Detection
  • Improved: Connected Home Monitor
  • Improved: Password Manager
  • Improved: Disk Encryption
  • Changed: supported operating systems: Windows 7 SP1 and newer
  • Fixed: many other improvements and fixes

New in ESET Internet Security 12.1.34.0 (Oct 23, 2019)

  • Fixed: Unable to open Banking and Payment Protection secured browser
  • Fixed: Main GUI opens upon reclassifying message as not spam
  • Fixed: Main GUI does not remember size and placement after closing
  • Fixed: Dialog windows do not fit
  • Fixed: Various functional and localization bugs

New in ESET Internet Security 11.1.54.0 (Apr 25, 2018)

  • Changed: Initial Scan scans all local drives
  • Fixed: GUI does not start when user logs off and on
  • Fixed: GUI constantly displays single file Context scans as “In-progress”
  • Fixed: Real-time file system protection does not run automatically after temporary pause
  • Fixed: Unable to lock decrypted virtual drive or USB
  • Fixed: JAWS Log filtering window does not read properly
  • Fixed: Various internal and localization bugs

New in ESET Internet Security 11.0.144.0 (Oct 25, 2017)

  • Connected Home Monitor—Renamed from "Home Network Protection" and added a new feature to scan router-connected IoT devices (Internet of Things) to test for vulnerabilities such as weak passwords, open ports and known services.
  • UEFI Scanner—Proactive scanning that runs in the background and only notifies you if a problem is detected.
  • License Manager—New feature added to my.eset.com that allows you to view and manage your licenses and connected devices.
  • System cleaner—New tool to help restore default settings after a malware infection.

New in ESET Internet Security 10.1.219.0 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • Improved: Screen reader improvements including product user interface text-to-speech and tab key navigation
  • Improved: Ability of in-product upgrade to install cross-line products to support Smart Security to Internet Security migration
  • Fixed: Minor bug fixes and localization updates

New in ESET Internet Security 10.0.369.0 (Oct 25, 2016)

  • Home Network Protection:
  • Protects your computers from incoming network threats
  • Webcam Protection:
  • Controls processes and applications that access your computer's webcam
  • Script-Based Attack Protection:
  • Proactively protects you from dynamic script-based attacks and non-traditional attack vectors
  • High performance and low system impact:
  • Version 10 is designed for efficient use of system resources, allowing you to enjoy your computer's performance while defending against new types of threats
  • Windows 10 compatibility:
  • ESET fully supports Microsoft Windows 10

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.386.0 (Jul 21, 2016)

  • Hotfix release
  • File signature updated
  • Minor fixes

New in ESET Internet Security 10.0.106.0 Beta (May 23, 2016)

  • Script-Based Attack Protection
  • Webcam Protection
  • Home Network Protection

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.380.0 (May 19, 2016)

  • Added: Clickable banner for ESET Mobile Security
  • Fixed : Minor bugs

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.375.0 (May 17, 2016)

  • Vulnerability fixes
  • Activation fixes
  • Stability fixes BPP
  • Sha-2 signature updated

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.349.0 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • Added: Support for screen reader software (JAWS)
  • Added: Support for Outlook 2016 (Antispam plugin)
  • Added: License info about seat count
  • Fixed: Issues with printing and Windows updates
  • Fixed: Wrong categorization of virtual networks
  • Fixed: Issues with settings migration when upgrading from previous versions
  • Changed: Updated list of application status messages

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.318.0 (Oct 14, 2015)

  • Botnet Protection (Improved):
  • Network signatures allow fast identification and blocking of malicious traffic coming to and from your devices that are related to bots and exploit packs. This enhanced feature of Botnet Protection is added automatically to the Botnet Protection module and does not require any user interaction.
  • Banking and Payment Protection:
  • Banking & Payment Protection ensures that all online transactions are protected in a trusted and secured environment. ESET Smart Security contains a built-in list of predefined websites that will trigger the ESET protected browser. The secured browser encrypts the communication between your keyboard and browser to provide additional security against keyloggers for banking transactions, entering credit card numbers and other sensitive personal data.
  • Online Help (New):
  • The documentation included in version 9 has been updated to use ESET online help. The online help file will offer dynamically updated support content by pressing the F1 key or by clicking the question mark on each screen. If the system does not have Internet connectivity, the offline version of the help files will open.
  • GUI redesigned (New):
  • The Graphical User Interface (GUI) has been updated to match the new ESET product design. The new design provides better visibility to important information and a more intuitive user experience.
  • New Licensing (New):
  • The version 9 licensing model has changed. A License Key has replaced the username and password for activation.
  • Firewall Troubleshooting wizard:
  • The troubleshooting wizard will guide you through the troubleshooting process to correct firewall issues with specific applications or devices. The wizard will suggest a new set of rules to be applied if you approve them.

New in ESET Internet Security 9.0.111.0 Beta (May 28, 2015)

  • NEW: Banking & Payment Protection
  • ENHANCED: Botnet Protection

New in ESET Internet Security 8.0.103.0 Beta (Aug 5, 2014)

  • New Botnet Protection shields your computer from abuse - as part of criminally-controlled network.
  • Enhanced Exploit Blocker protects against exploits, including those for Java.

New in ESET Internet Security 7.0.317.4 (May 20, 2014)

  • Improved: Processing of error codes during activation
  • Resolved: Issues with application update notifications
  • Resolved: Problems with Antispam module crashes
  • Fixed: Problem with Windows Action Center notifications
  • Fixed: Issue with event notifications being sent without content
  • Fixed: Problem with toast notifications not being displayed on Windows 8

New in ESET Internet Security 7.0.104.0 Beta (Jul 16, 2013)

  • Added Specialized cleaner
  • Added progress bar for currently scanned files
  • Added configuration of action to be taken after a removable device is connected
  • Fixed bugs discovered after the June release

New in ESET Internet Security 7.0.28.0 Beta (Jun 11, 2013)

  • ESET Advanced Memory Scanner stops heavily-encrypted threats designed to avoid detection. With improved capabilities to analyze decrypted, “stripped” files directly in memory, the software can effectively prevent new and unknown malware attacks.
  • Vulnerability Shield provides robust protection against attempts to exploit known network vulnerabilities.

New in ESET Internet Security 6.0.316.0 (Apr 2, 2013)

  • Fix: Resolved issue with activation in specific countries
  • Fix: Resolved issue with product icons in virtual machines

New in ESET Internet Security 6.0.314.0 (Mar 19, 2013)

  • Fix: Resolved issue with Anti-Theft not sending screenshots in specific cases
  • Fix: Better error handling during during Anti-Theft configuration
  • Fix: More Outlook 2013 fixes which address crashes of the plugin
  • Fix: Improved experience after upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8
  • New: SysRescue supports Windows 8

New in ESET Internet Security 6.0.308.0 (Jan 21, 2013)

  • Fix: Outlook plugin crashed in specific situations
  • Fix: SSL scanning issue with certain type of data

New in ESET Internet Security 6.0.306.0 (Jan 15, 2013)

  • 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.
  • Rollback previous virus signature database:
  • If you suspect that a virus signature database or product module update may be unstable or corrupt, you can roll back to the previous version and disable updates for a set period of time.
  • Improved Anti-Phishing protection:
  • ESET Smart Security will display a warning notification with several options when a web browser attempts to access websites or domains catalogued in the ESET malware database.
  • Regular full scan:
  • For increased security, ESET Smart Security version 6 can regularly perform a full scan of your computer during idle time. The scan is optimized not to run when the computer is operating on battery power. Regular full scans help detect inactive threats on the computer and improve ESET cloud information about known and unknown threats or files.
  • Scanning improvements of downloaded files:
  • In previous versions, files downloaded from the internet were scanned by ESET only after they were completely downloaded. ESET Smart Security version 6 scans specific file types (e.g. archives) during the download process so that the user does not have to wait until after the download process for files to be scanned.
  • Unified application notifications:
  • The design and layout of all notification windows has been unified across version 6.

New in ESET Internet Security 5.2.15.1 (Dec 11, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Added detection of Windows 8 Metro interface to gamer mode
  • Enhancement: Added support of Windows 8 Metro applications to firewall
  • Fix: Windows Store doesn't work with SSL scanning

New in ESET Internet Security 6.0.11.0 Beta (May 17, 2012)

  • Anti-Theft – Automatically monitors a missing device and displays its position on a map based on visible Wi-Fi networks in range when it comes online. It allows the user to access the gathered information at my.eset.com, allowing him/her to watch the thief via built-in camera without him knowing.
  • Personal Firewall (ESET Smart Security 6 BETA only) – Prevents unauthorized users accessing the computer and taking advantage of personal data. The users can go online to shop, bank and use social media without worries.
  • Parental Control (ESET Smart Security 6 BETA only) – With this feature, the user can keep kids safe on the internet and choose which categories of sites to block according to age.
  • Idle-State Scanning – Performs in-depth scan when the computer is not being used, aiding system performance and detecting potential inactive threats before they can cause any damage. The new product also performs scans already while downloading files. Conserves computer power when in battery mode by turning off idle-state scanning.
  • Scan While Downloading Files – Decreases scanning time by scanning specific file types − such as archives or smartphone updates − already during the download process.

New in ESET Internet Security 5.2.9.1 (May 17, 2012)

  • Enhancement: Added info about need of switching SSL filtering ON in a case of filtering HTTPs sites by Parental within Parental Control setup screen
  • Enhancement: Several smaller enhancements within Parental Control Setup and management
  • Enhancement: Admin of Parental control could choose role for Windows Accound by entering person’s age configuring Parental Control
  • Enhancement: Information about not filtering Parental Control added in the Home Screen
  • Enhancement: Added Statistics of Scanned Files in the main Home Screen
  • Enhancement: Added more information about running processes reputation from ESET Live Grid
  • Support: Able to activate product using proxy server
  • Support: Ability to use the renewal keys in product
  • Added: Web page Exceptions could have priorities
  • Added: Settings for Removable Media blocking and Antirootkit (Antistealth) present in main User Interface under Setup
  • Fix: Network profile dialog window popping up repeatedly
  • Fix: Shadow of the "quick menu" is being repainted during openeing
  • Fix: Issues with detection of emails in Windows Live Mail 2011
  • Fix: GUI opened in a large window
  • Fix: Advanced scanning options are not working in Computer Scan
  • Fix: irrelevant notification buble is shown when no action is required
  • Fix: issues with stopping of ESET service during installation
  • Fix: Runtime error with HP Protect Tools, ESET gui crash
  • Fix: Removable media blocking functionality does not block devices for particular Windows Accounts
  • Fix: Some pages with certain category are evaluated as not categorized by ESET Smart Security Parental Control functionality
  • Fix: Files are still scanned by real-time protection after swithing it off
  • Fix: Issues with importing Antispam global lists from ESET Smart Security v4 to ESET Smart Security v5
  • Fix: ESET GUI crashes under some circumstances while editing ESET Firewall profiles
  • Fix: Schedule update task can not be started from main menu in SysRescue User Interface
  • Fix: Several Crashing of ESET User Interface under some circumstances
  • Fix: Wrong tooltips within Antispam dialog Windows
  • Fix: Activated product reports it's not activated
  • Fix: Parental control still enabled in ESET User Inerface despite of Protocol filtering is disabled
  • Fix: IMAPS,POP3S checking of protocols and ports for selected applications does not work correctly
  • Fix: Notification window about disabling some type of protection is not displayed if some other protection is already disabled
  • Fix: inconsistence in status for updated virus signature database within User Interface
  • Fix: Any windows user can force execution of planed task
  • Fix: issues with managment of web page filtering exceptions for Parental Control
  • Fix: SSL filtering in Chrome does not work under some circumstances

New in ESET Internet Security 5.0.95.0 (Dec 7, 2011)

  • Fix: Parental control has issues with displaying of user accounts within Windows 7
  • Fix: too many redundant logs within parental control reports
  • Fix: issues with installation on other than default location
  • Fix: issues with re-activation of product in a case of no internet connection

New in ESET Internet Security 5.0.93.0 (Sep 13, 2011)

  • Parental control:
  • Parental control lets you block sites that may contain potentially offensive material. In addition, parents can prohibit access to up to 20 pre-defined website categories. This tool will help prevent children and young adults from accessing pages with inappropriate or harmful content.
  • HIPS:
  • Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) protects your system from malware and unwanted activity attempting to negatively affect your computer. HIPS utilizes advanced behavioral analysis coupled with the detection capabilities of network filtering to monitor running processes, files and registry keys, actively blocking and preventing any such attempts.
  • Improved Antispam:
  • Antispam module integrated in ESET Smart Security has undergone a thorough optimization process for even higher level of detection precision.
  • Join ESET Live Grid network:
  • Built on ThreatSense.net advanced early warning system, ESET Live Grid is designed to provide additional levels of security to 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 greater proactive protection and speed of scanning to all our users. We recommend that you activate this feature and we thank you for your support.
  • Removable media control:
  • ESET Smart Security provides removable media (CD/DVD/USB/...) control. This module allows you to scan, block or adjust extended filters/permissions and control how the user can access and work with a given device. This may be useful if the computer administrator wishes to prevent removable media insertion with unsolicited content by users.
  • Gamer mode:
  • Gamer mode is a feature for gamers that demand uninterrupted usage of their software, do not wish to be disturbed by pop-up windows and want to minimize CPU usage. Gamer mode can also be used as a presentation mode, when a presentation cannot be interrupted by antivirus activity. By enabling this feature, all pop-up windows are disabled and the activity of the scheduler will be completely stopped. System protection still runs in the background but does not demand any user interaction.
  • Check for product updates:
  • ESET Smart Security can be configured, in addition to virus signature database updates and program modules updates, to check regularly for the latest product version. During the installation process, using an older installation package, you can decide if you want to automatically download and install the latest version of ESET Smart Security.
  • New design:
  • The main window of ESET Smart Security has been completely redesigned and Advanced Setup is more intuitive for easier navigation.

New in ESET Internet Security 5.0.65.0 Beta (May 6, 2011)

  • Optimized Startup Procedure:
  • No more waiting for signature database download to complete – ESET Smart Security 5 lets you start working on your computer immediately after booting, without compromising your security.
  • Online Security:
  • Given the increasing risk exposure on the Internet, the new version of ESET Smart Security detects all types of Internet-borne threats. These including social media scams and social engineering, to which your family members and kids are exposed daily.
  • Small System Footprint:
  • The unique build of ESET NOD32 Antivirus has been optimized over the years to perfectly match the system environment. ESET engineered a smart solution with one of the lowest system footprint on the market ensuring smooth performance.
  • Gamer Mode:
  • When in full-screen mode, ESET Smart Security 5 automatically switches to silent mode, which saves system resources, so you can enjoy playing computer games or concentrate on important work tasks without distractions from pop-up messages.
  • Advanced HIPS Functionality:
  • This one is for real Geeks – now 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.
  • Advanced Setup Tree:
  • Redesigned advanced setup tree for more intuitive and easier navigation.

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.71.2 (Jan 27, 2011)

  • Fix: Lockups on certain system configurations
  • Fix: Memory leaks when gui stays maximized for a longer period of time
  • Fix: Mail saved as Draft is scanned with antispam and eventually moved to the Junk folder in Windows Live Mail
  • Fix: ESET Firewall blocks wifi connection with certain WiFi adapters
  • Added: Button for adding applications to the list of applications excluded from content filtering
  • Added: Support for scanning SSL in Firefox 4
  • Added: Support for SAGETECH Enterprise Right Management
  • Added: Support for Cisco ASA WebSSL Smart Tunnel
  • Added: Support for Parallels Virtuoso

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.67.10 (Nov 16, 2010)

  • Fix: Outlook 2010 crashes when emptying the "Deleted Items" folder
  • Fix: System stalls during logon
  • Fix: Rare ESET service and SysInspector crashes
  • Fix: Slow saving files to shared folders

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.64.12 (Nov 16, 2010)

  • Enhancement: Support for Thunderbird 3.1
  • Enhancement: Added ribbon support for Outlook 2010
  • Fix: Computer hangs when going to sleep/hibernate on Windows 7 (usually in
  • combination with Dropbox)
  • Fix: Sysrescue Wizard cannot detect the Czech version of Windows Automated
  • Installation Kit
  • Fix: Enhanced support of scanning of virtual drives used by Office 2010
  • Fix: Opening Office documents from Novell shared folder is not possible
  • ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
  • Fix: Computer hangs when going to sleep/hibernate on Windows 7 (usually in
  • combination with Dropbox)
  • Fix: Sysrescue Wizard cannot detect the Czech version of Windows Automated
  • Installation Kit
  • Fix: Enhanced support of scanning of virtual drives used by Office 2010
  • Fix: Opening Office documents from Novell shared folder is not possible

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.58.0 (Jul 7, 2010)

  • Fix: Creation of temporary profiles on Windows 7 system
  • Fix: Inconsistent list of active connections in GUI and in a new open window
  • Fix: Windows 2000, Vista and newer systems: Issues with authentication via the authentication server
  • Fix: ESI memory leak on x64 systems
  • Fix: Issues with ClusterStorage cluster folder
  • Fix: Default settings buttons not working correctly
  • Fix: Windows Live Mail crash occurs randomly when DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is enabled for wlmail.exe
  • Fix: Outlook integration problem after reinstall from EAV to ESS
  • Fix: GUI crash when scanning e-mail
  • Fix: Taskbar color and the window icons not synchronized with the systray icon color
  • Fix: Real-time protection not working after reinstallation of EAV / ESS
  • Enhancement: Added MS Outlook 2010 support
  • Fix: Added detection of MS Outlook Click-to-Run 2010 installation
  • Fix: Problem with non-functional firewall due to problems with NDIS driver initialization
  • Fix: Tag messages appended also to clean email sent from Outlook Express
  • Fix: Tooltips displayed even with the "Show tooltips" option disabled
  • Fix: Thunderbird: Drafts duplicated by the auto save feature

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.40.0 (Jul 7, 2010)

  • Fix: Missing drive in the warning bubble for detected infiltrations on Windows NT
  • Fix: A standard user with UAC enabled could not stop the on-demand scanner when run as administrator
  • Fix: Crashes of the ESET engine on multi-core machines with SSL scanning enabled
  • Fix: Intermittent crashes of Windows Live Mail with integration enabled
  • Fix: Crashes of GUI with authentication against the authentication server
  • Fix: Dropped specific broadcasted UDP packets causing inability to browse network on Windows 2000 and XP

New in ESET Internet Security 4.2.35.0 (Jul 7, 2010)

  • Fix: issues with HTTP scanner with longer domain names ( support for length of domain name to 256 characters)
  • Fix: Long file name makes trouble with logs in "document protection enabled" mode
  • Fix: Scan profile settings not retained after reinstallation
  • Fix: Open ESI log from EAV doesn't work on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
  • Fix: Not possible to save EAV's ESI log and export service script on Microsoft Windows NT4.0
  • Fix: All ESI logs are lost after upgrade from V4 to V4.2
  • Fix: Fixed ceasing of scan tasks when logged in as standard user
  • Fix: Unification of behavior when disabling some parts of EAV/ESS/EMS in the main settings window
  • Fix: Possible to delete log of a running on-demand scan
  • Fix: X64 Vista + win7: UAC appears during opening ESI log from ESS/EAV GUI
  • Fix: Minor Thunderbird and Outlook issues