24/7 real-time protection

Proactive Antivirus protection against all types of malware including viruses, trojans, worms and spyware.
Anti-phishing blocks pages trying to steal your personal information to prevent identity theft and misuse of your personal data.
Ransomware Shield blocks malware that tries to lock you out of your data in order to demand a ‘ransom’ payment.
Device Control prevents unauthorized copying of your private data to an external device.
Artificial Intelligence embedded into our protection detects advanced, never-before-seen malware, but with minimal impact on performance.
Smooth product updates ensure that you benefit from new protection technologies as soon as they become available, for a continuous high level of security.

Non-stop safe banking & browsing

Safe Banking Secure browser mode available for favorite browsers  offers automatic protection when banking online and accessing web-based crypto wallets. Communication between the keyboard and browser is also encrypted, ensuring safer transactions and protection from keyloggers.
Safe Browsing Safeguard your online activities with a secured browser mode. This functionality offers an additional layer of browsing protection, defending against malware, keylogging and other types of digital threats. It is automatically activated for all compatible browsers.
Browser Privacy & Security Extension – Experience optimized search performance and enhanced protection against online fraud with.
Safe Search to help you easily distinguish between safe and unsafe search results.
Browser Cleanup will clear your browser data on demand or automatically, reducing digital clutter and optimizing browser efficiency.
Website Settings Review – review or block allowed website notifications that can interact with system even if website is closed. This feature is available for the Ultimate plan only.
Metadata Cleanup to protect your personal information by removing metadata from images uploaded to your browser.

Virtual Private Network - VPN

Webcam protection constantly monitors all the applications running on your computer to see which ones are trying to use your webcam. It alerts you to any unauthorized access to your webcam, and lets you block them.
Brute Force Attack Protection blocks attacks that attempt to guess your password and access your accounts by feeding large volumes of previously breached passwords - one of the most common methods hackers use to steal passwords.
Mobile protection is enhanced with an anti-smishing (SMS phishing) feature that scans your incoming SMS messages and alerts you to dangerous links.
Parental Control lets you block unwanted web content by category or individual website to keep your kids safe online.
Firewall keeps you safe when using public Wi-Fi by keeping your device out of reach of other users and potentially infected devices. Essential for travelling and working remotely.
Network Inspector blocks threats from your Wi-Fi network by shielding your home router and showing you who's connected to it.

BASIC FEATURES

ESET Home Security Essential 2025 provides real-time cloud-powered protection against malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, and malicious URLs. It includes firewall and Wi‑Fi network protection, secure banking browser mode, anti‑phishing, easy-to-use smart device protection for PCs, Android devices, and smart TVs, and seamless installation with minimal system impact.

WHAT'S NEW

In 2025, ESET introduced enhanced password manager features with remote logout, breach checking, improved accessibility support (high-contrast mode and screen reader integration), and further optimization of Gamer Mode for a smoother user experience.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows: Windows 10 or 11; macOS: version 11 or later; Android: version 8.0 or higher; additional system components include Internet connection and supported browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera) for installation and updates.

USER INTERFACES LANGUAGES

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Czech, Greek, Korean, Romanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Swedish .

BRAND

ESET

TYPE

Antivirus and Home Security Suite

FOR OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows 10–11, macOS 11+, Android 8.0+

LICENSE CATEGORY

Subscription-based software

FORMAT

Digital Download

MODEL

ESET Home Security Essential 2025

COUNTRY OF USE

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

MANUFACTURER COUNTRY