User guide

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1.1 What's new in version 8
ESET Smart Security version 8 features many small improvements:
A new Smart mode for HIPS – is placed between Automatic and Interactive mode. Ability to identify suspicious
activities and malicious processes in the system.
A new Botnet protection – helps discover malware through analyzing its network communication patterns and
protocols.
Enhanced Exploit blocker – Designed to fortify commonly exploited application types such as web browsers, PDF
readers, email clients and MS Office components. Exploit blocker now supports Java and helps improve detection
and protection from these kind of vulnerabilities.
Device control – A replacement of Removable media control used in version 5 and 6. This module allows you to
scan, block or adjust extended filters/permissions and define a users ability to access and work with a given
device.
Vulnerability shield – An extension of firewall that improves detection of known vulnerabilities on the network
level.
Advanced memory scanner – Works in combination with Exploit Blocker to strengthen protection against malware
that has been designed to evade detection by antimalware products through the use of obfuscation and/or
encryption.
Firewall improvements – In the new version of ESET Smart Security, you can adjust and manage IDS exceptions
and the temporary IP address blacklist. The IDS detection notification system is now more user-friendly and
informative.
Anti-phishing improvements – ESET Smart Security now blocks scam sites as well as phishing sites. Improved
submission of suspicious sites and false positive sites by users.
Specialized cleaner – A bundle of the top 3-5 most prevalent critical malware threats.
Faster and more reliable installation – Including an initial scan which runs automatically 20 minutes after
installation or reboot.
Mail plugin compatibility – Our plugin now integrates with Office 2013 and Windows Live Mail.
Improved compatibility in Windows 8/8.1 – ESET SysRescue is now fully functional on Windows 8. Toast
notifications are now shown in the Windows 8 environment, notifying you of HIPS detections or file detections
that require user interaction or downloads of potentially unwanted applications.
1.2 System requirements
For the seamless operation of ESET Smart Security, the system should meet the following hardware and software
requirements:
Processors Supported: Intel® or AMD x86-x64
Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP SP3+ 32-bit/XP SP2+ 64-bit/Home Server 2003 SP2 32-bit/
Home Server 2011 64-bit