Key Features
Smart Scanner
NOD32 is able to scan encrypted SSL such as HTTPS and POP3S for threats. Also, NOD32 Smart Scanner can intelligently scan files within zip and rar archives and other compressed files for malware. Hidden system files are scanned as well. Smart Scanner scans your computer early on in the boot up process to thwart sophisticated malware which attempts to thwart other antivirus products by using novel tactics to prevent detection. With ESET NOD32 rest assured that all potential malware will be scanned.
Clean and Safe Email
If you use a POP3 client such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, or others, ESET NOD32 is able to scan each email received for malware files before they are even opened by you. NOD32 also features a spam filter so that even if an email does not contain a virus or other malware, you will not see spam messages either.
Removable Media Security
Removable media such as thumb drives and other USB connected hot swappable storage devices have become a popular target for malware authors. On many computers, these removable devices will automatically run programs when they are inserted. NOD32 prevents this action and instead scans the files being accessed on the removable storage device. A full scan can also be performed on each of the files on the thumb drive. Advanced users can set a large range of options for scanning removable media.
System Tools
Two additional tools included with ESET NOD32 are SysInspector and SysRescue. SysInspector allows the ability to deep scan memory resident programs that are already running for any malicious software and hidden threats. SysRescue is a tool that allows you to format a bootable thumb drive or CD to create a last resort to scanning and disinfecting a PC.
Self Defense
Malicious software will often attempt to disable or remove antivirus software in order for the malware to wreck havoc undetected. ESET NOD32 includes built-in technology to prevent the corruption and disablement of your antivirus software.