MegaFon and ESET NOD32 – joint anti-virus protection

A mobile device is a full-fledged computer, carried in your pocket. Like a simple personal computer, it can be subject to a virus attack. Small size and weight increase the likelihood of it being lost or left somewhere. A joint service from the Megafon operator and ESET can find your phone and ensure its protection from viruses. This is a mobile antivirus equipped with numerous functions. The two specified companies entered into a cooperation agreement, as a result of which the ESET NOD32 Megafon Antivirus . It is included in the “Turn on” tariff line.

Characteristics from Megafon

This service is designed to protect individual information located on a mobile phone from attacks by fraudsters. When registering on social networks, mobile applications, online stores, money transfers and purchases, your information will be protected. If you accidentally lose your mobile device, you can block it remotely via the Internet and determine its location using an interactive map.

Users are offered two types of security levels against fraudsters:

1. Extended version of ESET . It provides access to all security features for phones running on the Android operating system: blocking, Anti-Phishing, Anti-Theft and other functions.
2. Antivirus designed for use on three different devices . For example, an antivirus can be installed directly on a smartphone based on Android, a tablet computer on the same system, and also on a personal computer.

How to connect subscriptions

The operator does not have the right to activate paid subscriptions without permission, although many people claim that they haven’t activated anything, but the service appears. Usually, without even noticing, subscribers themselves perform actions confirming the connection of the paid option to Megafon or MTS. In what situations does this happen?

• The user tries to close a banner with annoying advertising that unexpectedly appears when visiting sites, and instead of clicking on the cross, he clicks on the ad itself, which activates the service;
• The subscriber downloads video, audio, text and other files from sites where these actions require the simultaneous activation of any paid services from the provider.

Therefore, when downloading data, you need to be extremely careful, do not visit suspicious sites and read the information on them to the end.

If you have any questions, contact Megafon technical support.

How much does ESET antivirus cost on Megafon?

The operator has established certain prices for the antivirus service, which you must familiarize yourself with before connecting to the service.

1. Activation of the service is carried out by the subscriber completely free of charge.
2. An extended version of the antivirus for one mobile phone is paid for based on a subscription fee of 2 rubles per day.
3. The version of the antivirus for three mobile devices is paid by the user in the amount of 5 rubles per day.

The cost of the service is inclusive of taxes.

Service availability

ESET and MegaFon announced their cooperation and now anti-virus protection is available to all subscribers using tariff plans from the “Turn on!” line. This offer is not available on other plans. It is noteworthy that the basic functionality is provided for free. And according to our feelings, it will be enough for the vast majority of users.

If necessary, subscribers will be able to connect. The software provided within its framework protects online payments, blocks phishing resources, scans memory on a schedule, filters calls and messages, blocks unwanted calls, and automatically updates signature databases. A version for three devices is also provided - for a tablet, smartphone and computer.

The subscription fee for an extended level of protection is 2 rubles/day, for antivirus for three devices – 5 rubles/day.

The choice of the required package depends on the needs of the subscriber. As long as you only shop at trusted stores and follow cybersecurity guidelines, the basic option is sufficient. Actively surfing websites increases risks, especially if you regularly make online payments with bank cards. In this case, it is advisable to purchase the extended version - it will cost only 60 rubles/month. This is a reasonable price to pay for your own safety. If you need antivirus from ESET and MegaFon on other devices, choose the third option.

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How to activate the ESET NOD32 Megafon Antivirus service

The operator offers several simple ways to connect to this service, from which everyone can choose a convenient option.

1. In your Personal Account . An individual self-service service for subscribers has been created on the official web resource of the operator. First you need to go through a simple registration procedure. Then, after logging into your Personal Account, you need to go to the “ Services and Options ” section, find the ESET antivirus service, connect the required version of the service by following the system instructions.
2. Install the Megafon Personal Account mobile application Google Play online store . Log in and, similar to your Personal Account, activate the service of the required version. This method is convenient because it does not require access to a personal computer; the connection occurs directly on the phone.
3. To connect an extended version of ESET antivirus designed for one mobile device, dial the USSD request *465# and send it using the call button. To activate this antivirus for three mobile devices, dial a similar request *466# , and also press the call button.
4. Contact the Megafon call center operator at 0500 from this operator’s phone, or by calling the universal toll-free number 8800-550-0500 from any phone. Listen to the instructions of the automatic informant and connect with a specialist by pressing the appropriate button. ESET NOD32 Megafon Antivirus service of the version you have chosen to your number . Give your passport details.
5. If you do not want to call the operator, go online or install a mobile application, go to the nearest service office or operator's communication center. Ask a consultant to help you connect the antivirus service. To do this, you will need to present your passport and wait a few minutes.

After activating the service, your number will receive an SMS message about a successfully completed operation, and the subscription fee will begin to be debited from your phone balance.

ESET NOD 32 protection level

ESET is the most honest antivirus manufacturer. This is the only developer that offers a full refund or full data recovery if the user is affected by viruses while under ESET protection. Today, this is the only antivirus manufacturer that follows such a policy, and this is indeed correct.

In terms of standard protection, ESET is truly one of the best. But there is one peculiarity here. ESET is able to detect and block almost 100% of malware. However, it often misses inactive malware. In our article about types of viruses, we said that there are viruses that require activation by the user. That is, it will be safe until the user himself runs the file with it.

To be fair, even if you run a malicious file, if you follow ESET's instructions, you can guarantee the safety of your PC. The only question is whether the user is knowledgeable enough to choose the right steps to eliminate the threat.

How to launch ESET Antivirus

To ensure your mobile device is protected from scammers and viruses using this antivirus, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the ESET NOD32 Antivirus on your phone.
2. Launch it by clicking on the application icon on your smartphone screen.
3. Enter your license number in the window provided. The license number should be sent to you via SMS message on your phone.
4. Go to the antivirus settings and configure its operation as you wish.

Variety of models

Initially, it is worth noting the variety of ESET antiviruses. One of the negative aspects is the lack of a free version. While most antiviruses offer at least one free version, Eset offers 10 antiviruses for the home, and the same number for business, but they are all paid. They differ in functions and capabilities. That is, the more you are willing to pay, the better protection you will receive. This is the policy of all antiviruses, but ESET goes beyond the acceptable, because even the most seedy antiviruses of Kaspersky, Dr.Web and other antiviruses have almost all the necessary level of protection. As for ESET, today we have:

ESET NOD 32 antiviruses for home:

1. ESET NOD 32 Internet Security.
2. ESET NOD 32 antivirus.
3. ESET NOD 32 Mobile Sucurity.
4. ESET NOD 32 Parental Control
5. ESET NOD 32 Smart TV Security
6. ESET NOD 32 Cyber ​​Security Pro
7. ESET NOD 32 Cyber ​​Security

ESET NOD 32 antiviruses for business:

1. ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition.
2. ESET NOD32 Smart Security Business Edition.
3. ESET Secure Business.
4. ESET Full Disk Encryption.
5. ESET Secure Authentication.
6. Safetica Discovery
7. Safetica Protection.
8. Safetica Enterprise.

As you can see, Eset offers a truly amazing variety of a wide variety of security software. Let's get ahead of ourselves a little and say that each of the programs copes with its tasks perfectly. But the fact of the matter is that each of these programs costs money, and it’s not entirely correct when you are faced with the choice “if you want to protect yourself, pay through the nose.”

How to disable the ESET NOD32 Megafon Antivirus service

The operator has developed several options for refusing this paid service. Each subscriber can choose a more suitable method and disable the antivirus.

1. Visit your Personal Account on the Internet page of the operator’s official website. Go to the current services section and disable this antivirus.
2. It is also easy to cancel the service in the above mobile application. This does not require access to the home Internet and a personal computer.
3. The easiest way to refuse the service is to send USSD requests *465*0# to disable the antivirus for one device, and *466*0# option for three devices.
4. Call the help desk operator at the numbers indicated above, ask him to disable this service, giving your passport details.
5. At Megafon's communication salon and customer service office, consultants will help you disable the antivirus service. To do this, you need to take with you a passport or a power of attorney from the owner of the phone number, if it is registered in someone else’s name. Otherwise, you will be denied this service.

After disabling the antivirus, you will receive a corresponding notification, and from that day on, money will not be debited from your phone balance.

How to protect yourself from paid services?

To protect against the installation of paid subscriptions, Megafon provides a “Stop Content” function. To enable this feature, use the following methods:

• Enter code *105*801#. After a successful attempt, a notification will appear.
• You can also activate it through “Personal Account”, on the megaphone website, in the “Services” menu.
• Contact Megafon employees in the company's showrooms.

You can disable this function using the code *526*0#. A notification of deactivation will be sent via SMS.

Features of ESET antivirus functions

This antivirus has several built-in functions created for the convenience of subscribers and to increase the functionality of the service. Let us briefly examine the principle of their operation.

1. Anti-theft function . It makes it possible to block your mobile device via the global network if it is lost or stolen, and then track where it is. The phone can be found on an interactive map or you can see pictures taken by the phone’s camera in your Personal Account on the eset.com antivirus web page. You can also turn on the sound signal on your phone loudly to attract attention, or erase all data.
2. The Anti-Phishing function prohibits the subscriber from going to sites with suspected fraud in order to protect banking data and personal information.
3. The Smart Filtering feature monitors incoming text messages and calls. You can configure your own blocking functions for incoming multimedia and text messages, as well as outgoing and incoming calls. In addition, you can set a blocking schedule: on weekends or at night. Log section stores statistics of messages and calls that are blocked.
4. By default, additional functions are not available to the subscriber in this antivirus. To access them, you must activate your license and configure these features.
5. To restore your license for ESET NOD32 Megafon Antivirus , send a text message with the text “ 1 ” to service phone 4465 .

ESET NOD 32 interface

When antiviruses are equal in capabilities, then even the interface plays a role in the final “verdict”. Nowadays, the simpler the antivirus, the more in demand it is. And here ESET significantly loses to all other antiviruses that have long switched to a tiled interface, while ESET NOD 32 still has a line interface.

Yes, the scanning and secure payment functions are displayed on a large screen, and this is convenient. But why did the developers put buttons for purchasing a license on the same screen? That is, you immediately get the feeling that they simply want to pump money out of you, and not protect your PC. In general, if you have already worked with other antiviruses, then you will not have any problems, but each time going to a new window and looking for the desired protection parameter in the lists is long and tiring.

What is subscription 5151?

Although in order to activate paid subscriptions, the user's prior consent is required, even if involuntary. But often a MegaFon subscriber receives an SMS of the following nature:

“You have activated service XXXXX and to disable it, send the command STOP 1234 to number 5151 via SMS.”

XXXXX is the name of the option, for example, “access to the site and its address,” and 1234 is the service deactivation code.

That is, the service is already active, and if the subscriber wishes, he can disable it. Basically, such subscriptions are of an entertainment nature: horoscopes, psychology tests, recipes, music, ready-made homework, erotic content and much more.

This is what concerns MegaFon's own subscriptions. In addition, users are also provided with affiliate subscriptions, which are activated when visiting certain sites. (The full catalog of services is available on the Mobile Subscriptions website). As a result, a subscriber who did not voluntarily activate these options uncontrollably loses money when paying for them. Therefore, when you receive an SMS about activating services, you must immediately disable them. How to do this will be discussed further.

In March 2021, the MegaFon operator significantly expanded the content of the “Turn On!” tariff line. Solid work was carried out - the number of unlimited services increased, the reserves of general traffic were replenished, a new tariff “Look+” appeared, and on the tariff plan “Turn on! Look, the subscription fee has been reduced. An interesting innovation has also appeared - now every subscriber can get at their disposal the ESET NOD32 mobile antivirus with the Anti-Theft function.

It is provided within the framework. Its functionality:

• Full protection against viruses with a regularly updated database (the update is launched manually).
• Remote blocking of a smartphone by command from a computer.
• Remote deletion of information from the smartphone’s memory.
• SIM card blocking.
• Tracking the location of the handset and its movement in real time.
• Remotely obtaining photographs of the surrounding environment.
• Forced sound activation - useful when searching for a phone within the apartment.
• Auto-lock your smartphone if it's stolen.
• Protection against malicious applications.

MegaFon Antivirus ESET NOD32 protects phones in real time and allows for more thorough and in-depth scanning on demand. In other words, this is a complete protective complex.

The antivirus application can be downloaded from the link from MegaFon's official website or found manually. The full name of the software is “Mobile Security MegaFon” with the ESET label. Installation is supported not only on smartphones, but also on tablet PCs. To control devices, use your personal account on the ESET website, where you need to register the gadget you are using.