Desktop Linux distributions have surged in popularity on netbooks and low-cost office terminals. Linux has won for its fast startup time, low systems requirements and cost efficiency relative to popular platforms like Windows and Mac OS X.

Whether you use your Linux desktop to surf the Web or work on shared office documents, it is vulnerable to direct attacks by malware or may be targeted as a carrier for cross-platform viruses and other threats designed to target Windows and Macs. Network shares, email and removable media like USB keys are easy ways for multiplatform malware to spread under the radar.

Any fast-growing platform attracts the attention of cybercriminals and malware authors looking to profit from a community without robust antivirus protection. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop brings to the Linux community benefits that Windows users have trusted in and depended on: the smart proactive detection and small footprint of our ThreatSense® technology. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 will keep you and your network safe from emerging Linux and cross-platform threats without system slowdowns. Advanced heuristic technology recognizes and nullifies novel threats while other AV solutions are still waiting hours or days for signature updates.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux DesktopIf you are currently using a prior version of the beta software, please download this version, uninstall the prior version and install this version in its place. 32-bit Beta (31.04 MB) 64-bit Beta (31.22 MB) Product ManualsDownload the User Guide

Latest News

July 01, 2010
Build 4.0.26 has been released for ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux. The new build repairs bugs that have been discovered over the course of the Beta testing cycle. For a complete list of enhancements and bug fixes, click the Changelog tab above. To download the latest version, click the download button to the left. If you are using a previous version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux, be sure to uninstall it before installing the latest version. 

June 10, 2010
Public Beta 2 has been released for ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux. The new build features several enhancements and repairs bugs that had been discovered in the first Beta release. For a complete list of enhancements and bug fixes, click the Changelog tab above. To download the latest version, click the download button to the left. If you are using a previous version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux, be sure to uninstall it before installing the latest version.

March 23, 2010
The license term for ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux Beta has been extended. The previous license key expires on April 1, 2010. All users who would like to extend their license must download and install the latest build of ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux. Earlier builds must be uninstalled before installing the latest version. To uninstall a prior version, run the ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux installer, select the uninstall option from the menu and restart your computer after you have uninstalled the program.

February 12, 2010
The first refresh of public beta 1 for for ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux is now available, containing improvements and fixes for user-reported issues.
For additional information and known bugs for this release, see the Changelog tab, above

December 2, 2009
The first public beta for ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux is now available.

Based on our technology for BSD, Linux, and Solaris servers, ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux has evolved to provide a GUI and feature set similiar to ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Microsoft Windows.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux Desktop (LENA) is built on ThreatSense, the industry's most accurate proactive technology for detecting viruses and other malware, delivering proactive protection against zero-day threats and attacks. Features of ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux Desktop include:

  • advanced scanning settings (comparable ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4 for Windows)
  • detection of threats for Linux, Windows, Mac OS Xand other operating systems
  • informative graphs, statistics and logs
  • removable media scanning
  • proxy support
  • scheduler for automating scans
  • support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Intel CPUs
  • ThreatSense.NET sample submission

This beta test version is a precursor of the final product without full functionality and documentation. It is intended for experienced Linux users and should not be installed on computers that perform critical tasks because it may cause errors or crashes.
For additional information and known bugs for this release, see the Changelog tab, above.

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