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ESET Response to 'Bits of Freedom' Open Letter on Detection of Government Malware Bits of Freedom is an influential civil rights movement which assists Government and business to bring better policy

 
 

 


ESET Response to 'Bits of Freedom' Open Letter on Detection of Government Malware

Bits of Freedom is an influential civil rights movement which assists Government and business to bring better policy

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BANGALORE / MUMBAI, India - November 20, 2013

ESET, global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers, responded for the open letter sent from 'Bits of Freedom' on detection of Government malware. A coalition of digital rights organizations and academics recently published an 'open letter' to the Anti-Malware/Anti-Virus industry, and sent copies to individual vendors, including ESET.

The letter asks for clarification on vendor policies as regards cooperation with government agencies and/or law enforcement using state-sponsored Trojans. ESET responded on all the questions sent by providing the details on the detected malware alleged to be used by government agencies.

Richard Marko, CEO at ESET said, "Our mission is to allow everyone to enjoy a safer digital world. It's our job to detect malware, and our customers expect us to deal with it when we find it. There is no such thing as a good Trojan and any such code can turn malicious in the hands of crooks and terrorists"

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About Bits of Freedom
Bits of Freedom fights for users freedom and privacy on the Internet. These rights are essential for development, technological innovation and the rule of law. Bits of Freedom ensures that your Internet remains your case.

Bits of Freedom is an influential civil rights movement. We ensure that government and business bad policy reversal and introduce good policy. To achieve this we work closely with our supporters. Our strength is our combination of our expertise, constructive lobby where possible and sharp action where necessary. And it works. Political parties listen to us, business is asking us for advice and more Dutch stand behind our goal: An internet that is open to everyone, where everyone can share information digitally and that private communications remain private.

About ESET
Founded in 1992, ESET is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. ESET's flagship products ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Smart Security and ESET Cyber security for Mac are trusted by millions of global users. ESET NOD32 Antivirus holds the world record for the number of Virus Bulletin "VB100" Awards, and has never missed a single "In-the-Wild" worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution headquarters in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore. ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Prague (Czech Republic), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia), and an extensive partner network in 180 countries.

In India ESET products are exclusively supplied and supported by "ESS Distribution Pvt Ltd".  The sales of ESET products are executed through the Channel Partners across India. Website: www.esetindia.com/

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"Our mission is to allow everyone to enjoy a safer digital world. It's our job to detect malware, and our customers expect us to deal with it when we find it. There is no such thing as a good Trojan and any such code can turn malicious in the hands of crooks and terrorists"

Richard Marko
CEO
ESET

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