[KB6453] What is XData and does ESET protect me from it?

Solution

Yes, ESET products detect and block XData malware as a Win32/Filecoder.NLN. ESET detection and protection has been in place since May 18, 2017.

If you are visiting this article because your computer has been affected by XData, you can use the ESET AES-NI decryptor to recover your files

To maintain the highest level of security, make sure you are receiving regular product module updates By default, your ESET product will automatically check for updates every hour if you have a valid license.

If you need to renew your ESET product license to receive the latest product module update, visit our renewals page. Open your ESET product and click Update → Update now to check for updates manually at any time.

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