Important Update About ESET Antivirus Software

This post is an important update about ESET Antivirus software.

You are probably familiar with ESET NOD32 Antivirus. We’ve been installing and managing it on our clients’ home and business digital devices since we’ve been in business. ESET helps secure and protect people against cyber threats and crime, giving over 100,000,000 users worldwide peace of mind and safer technology.

In November 2025, we were advised by ESET that their legendary NOD32 Antivirus product is being replaced with either ESET Home Security or ESET Protect (for business).

Consequently all existing license subscriptions assigned to our clients have been automatically transferred to either ESET Home Security Essentials or ESET Protect Entry.

However, due to increased security threats, including ransomware, ESET have recommended that clients upgrade to ESET Home Security Premium or ESET Protect Advanced.

If we manage your security, we will be contacting you to arrange updating your product, which will give you better protection from emerging threats. This will not affect your current annual subscription period.

Why it’s important to use ESET Antivirus Software

Home users and small business are facing an unprecedented number of attacks, and cannot afford to be complacent.

Even if you don’t feel too concerned about the risks to your devices holding personal and business information, we recommend that you read these two recent articles, which are the tiny tip of the iceberg of cyber threats.

26,000 New Zealanders’ devices infected with malicious software, cyber security agency warns

Cybersecurity survey reveals most small-to-medium businesses targeted in past six months

Why Sabre IT Recommends ESET Antivirus Software

We recommend ESET antivirus software because it provides:

• provides 24/7 real time protection,
• fast scans without interruptions,
• continuous protection for browsing and safe banking,
• protection for PCs, laptops, MacOS, smartphones, tablets, and even smart home technology,
• as well as lots more features (depending on your protection plan license).

Therefore, if you want purchase ESET antivirus software for your home and business technology and have our team install and support it, or if you have any questions, please contact us on 03 351 4100 or via the form on our contact us page.