[NEWS7755] ESET Endpoint Security and ESET Endpoint Antivirus version 8.0.2028.0 have been released

Release Date: December 9, 2020

ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Security version 8.0.2028.0 have been released and are available for download.

Changelog

  • Important: During upgrade from earlier versions, an immediate reboot is required to allow Real-time file system protection to reinitialize and become fully functional
  • Added: Full support for automatic program upgrades via uPCU
  • Added: Secure Browser
  • Added: Windows Management Instrumentation and full Registry scan
  • Added: Unified exclusions for Network attack protection components (IDS)
  • Added: ESET PROTECT and ESET PROTECT Cloud version 8.0 compatibility
  • Fixed: Cyclic displaying of "Computer restart required" after operating system reboot
  • Changed: Removed DNS-fallback channel for background cloud service
Restart required after upgrade

Real-time file system protection may become non-functional.

  • Managed clients: When using the ESMC/ECA client task, select the check box Automatically reboot when needed to restart client workstations after the upgrade.
  • Individual client workstations: Restart the computer immediately on your computer after the upgrade.

Support Resources

ESET provides support in the form of User Guides, fully localized application and Online Help, online Knowledgebase, and applicable to your region, chat, email or phone support.

Versions 7.0-7.2 of ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Endpoint Security now transition to Limited support.