Key areas of focus in this update typically include:

: A redesigned GUI with full Dark Mode support and streamlined "Advanced Setup" for faster navigation.

Several users reported minor false positives with SSL/TLS scanning in the previous .2048 build. Version .2049.0 updates the certificate validation stack, reducing interruptions on secure sites like banking portals or custom internal apps.

This build enhances the Advanced Machine Learning module. ESET has fine-tuned its behavioral analysis to better spot malicious use of legitimate Windows tools (PowerShell, WMI, MSHTA) — a common tactic in ransomware and fileless malware campaigns.