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I want to share with you my experience of ESET smart Security Premium with tweaked HIPS settings and the new AI machine learning implemented 2020.
Eset Smart Security Premium
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It is advised to take all reviews with a grain of salt. In extreme cases some reviews use dramatization for entertainment purposes.
- Jan 14, 2015
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What settings did you change from default in the HIPS section?
A beautiful product evaluation! That's why I have been using ESET for more than 3 years and renewed my license for another 3 years. I've never been infected, the antivirus is simple and functional. No bloated VPN and other unnecessary products for most people. Focused on protection, this is ideal. That's why I love ESET 
Regarding the proactive intrusion protection, did you encounter any issues since you gave 4 out of 5 stars? If there were any, we'd like to hear more about what they were so that we can possibly improve things.
If there were any, we'd like to hear more about what they were so that we can possibly improve things.
- Oct 1, 2019
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I am implementing the settings on the following URLs:
[KB6119] Configure HIPS rules for ESET business products to protect against ransomware
[KB6132] Configure Firewall rules for ESET Endpoint Security to protect against ransomware
- Oct 1, 2019
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Regarding the proactive intrusion protection, did you encounter any issues since you gave 4 out of 5 stars?
It was my mistake, I have edited to 5 stars.
- Aug 4, 2016
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I like ESET & have done for years, it is very expensive & the ESET UK site does not accept PayPal my preferred purchase on the web. I wont use a card - The last ESET licence early this year was from a German official reseller that is slightly cheaper & accepts PayPal.
- Jan 14, 2015
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You can always sign up for Revolut on the phone and use a virtual card. Thats what I do
- Aug 4, 2016
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That's one way, I've spent lots with PayPal buying & selling & they have been first class (got refunds) on the odd occasion I've had issues, I get 4 months free credit over £100 if I choose to - They have never let me down once - It's actually rare for a seller not to use PayPal - Anyway I probably wont be buying further licences from ESET & I've got twice a 10 seat two year Kaspersky KIS for the cost of a 3 seat one year ESET licence - Anyway off topic so wont comment again.
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Is there a good reason why these settings are not default?
- Oct 1, 2019
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The Eset Smart Security Premium on default settings are pretty decent.
As you know these days ransomware attacks and cyber attacks are increasing which made me to implement the configuration of HIPS and firewall for extra protection.
- Mar 28, 2019
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And it is the lightest suite on the market I ever tested, even with Https scanning.
Yes, the extra HIPS rules may block legitimate scripts, especially in corporate network environments where scripts are used more often.
cons
1 - Module of weak or practically nonexistent behavior.
2 - detection of pups by default is weak, only excellent when maximum protection is set, which will cause false positives.
3- It has already consumed less resources of the machine.
4 - it is not so automatic, sometimes requiring user interaction, which is not good for the lay user.
5 - A little old interface.
6- average performance in the main tests - Av test - Av comparatives.
7- Web filter has dropped yield.
1 - Module of weak or practically nonexistent behavior.
2 - detection of pups by default is weak, only excellent when maximum protection is set, which will cause false positives.
3- It has already consumed less resources of the machine.
4 - it is not so automatic, sometimes requiring user interaction, which is not good for the lay user.
5 - A little old interface.
6- average performance in the main tests - Av test - Av comparatives.
7- Web filter has dropped yield.
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- Jan 4, 2020
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You are not a fan then
Unfortunately it's not clear what you mean. Please elaborate.
Well, according to the others ESET has an excellent detection of pot. unwanted applications. It is not clear based on what you've made such statement. Also it's not clear what you mean by maximum protection; setting the detection level to aggressive should not increase the number of PUA FPs.
Cleaning is fully automatic. Basically only if there is a system file infected with a non-cleanable virus the user should be prompted for an action. This is because automatic deletion of such file could render the OS non-functional.
The differences in tests are very minimal when it comes to missed malware. However, in terms of false positives and performance, ESET is typically in top 3 if not the first.
It is not clear what you mean. ESET uses one of the strongest web protection modules compared with other AVs. Please elaborate.
- Apr 5, 2014
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1 - yes, pup detection is excellent only when the secure application module is activated, which increases the number of false positives and considers legitimate installers such as utorrent as a threat.
2 - Self-respecting antivirus should not ask for user intervention, Bitdefender does not ask under any circumstances. Kaspersky also does not delete files from the system but is less intrusive than ESET.
3 - This minimal difference makes all the difference in the long run, first-tier Antivirus stays on top of the tests constantly and not only in isolated tests, Yes Eset is only good in false positive tests. In that he is incredible.
4 - Eset's Web filter is good but it is already inferior to Bitdefender and Kaspersky, even Malware bytes is better.
Mod Edit: cleaned up reply removing unnecessary comments
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- Jan 14, 2015
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I will intervene here and lay this out:
This thread was originally a review from a user who provided his opinion. Throughout the thread there has been discussion and various opinions, which are fine, however the moment sarcastic/inappropriate behaviour start to appear, this is where we in MT will not tolerate.
I have already cleaned up the thread and took the appropriate actions.
To summarize, majority of the users see ESET as a good product, some users do not, and that is fine, however forcing an opinion and displaying sarcastic and unnecessary behvaiours will not be tolerated. This includes unnecessary posts like: I already answered you, followed by another post with answers.
Also: one must understand you simply cannot use the same concept of standard AV solutions and apply to every other solution.
ESET doesn't work the same way as Norton or Kaspersky or any other solution for that matter.
Thread will remain open for further discussion but please keep it civil when entering constructive feedback territory.
This thread was originally a review from a user who provided his opinion. Throughout the thread there has been discussion and various opinions, which are fine, however the moment sarcastic/inappropriate behaviour start to appear, this is where we in MT will not tolerate.
I have already cleaned up the thread and took the appropriate actions.
To summarize, majority of the users see ESET as a good product, some users do not, and that is fine, however forcing an opinion and displaying sarcastic and unnecessary behvaiours will not be tolerated. This includes unnecessary posts like: I already answered you, followed by another post with answers.
Also: one must understand you simply cannot use the same concept of standard AV solutions and apply to every other solution.
ESET doesn't work the same way as Norton or Kaspersky or any other solution for that matter.
Thread will remain open for further discussion but please keep it civil when entering constructive feedback territory.
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