What a dedicated antivirus adds to built-in OS protection

The OS's built-in protection is the minimum. Where its limits are and what a specialised solution adds.

Modern operating systems have built-in basic protection, and that's good. But its job is a minimum level for everyone, not full coverage of a particular family's risks.

What usually falls outside basic protection

• Phishing outside the browser — links in messengers and SMS;
• payment security — a protected browser mode for banking;
• the home network — checking the router and smart devices;
• cross-platform coverage — one protection and one account for Windows, macOS and Android;
• privacy — webcam protection, file encryption, VPN (in Premium).

ESET's multi-layered approach

ESET technology combines machine learning, cloud reputation and behavioural analysis — multi-layered protection, cloud reputation and behavioural analysis working together (according to official ESET materials).

See which ESET suits you, or start with Essential.