Kaspersky AntiVirus 2010

Kaspersky Labs Software

Kaspersky AntiVirus 2010

$39.95

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

$59.95

Kaspersky PURE

$79.99

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8

$29.95

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new innovative technology.

Working from an anonymous user database to which worldwide scans are submitted and any prevalent threat behaviours recorded and flagged, Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 has developed the Urgent Detection Engine as a proactive measure against the latest threats. The knowledge base is huge, and your protection benefits from it. Name a malware type and Kaspersky Antivirus accounts for it - virus, spyware, spam, adware, rootkits - the complex and the basic are both covered.

Like their advertisements, the Antivirus 2010 has had a facelift. The interface is smooth and well laid out, and the program itself is nice and light. It is, though, perhaps too light in terms of features and power for the user in need of a serious, industrial antivirus. In terms of numbers, though, Kaspersky wins most battles, detecting and removing at about 98% on demand according to AV-Tests.

It is with little additions such as Gamer Mode, however, that Kaspersky wins the heart. Keeping the user in mind, this mode keeps your antivirus running whilst stripping its memory use to a minimum and disabling pop-ups and notices, leaving you free to game or watch or listen in peace.

Quite why Kaspersky felt the need to bury the scheduler (the tool by which you set the time and depth of your scan so that, for example, it runs the bulk of scans whilst you sleep) beneath a mess of interface movements we're not sure. But at least they have a scheduler.

For a no-frills, straight-to-the-point antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 software has innovated where it counts most.

Kaspersky Antivirus 2010: What We Liked

Software.com Labs had an interesting time with Kaspersky Antivirus 2010, and picked out a number of features that worked particularly well and put Kaspersky amongst the leaders.

• Detection and Removal Engine - The behavior-based antiviral engine is in line with the latest developments in the antivirus market. Rather than just rely on the standard update, the system recognizes malicious behavior and acts in real-time, proactively.
• Security Options - including the Urgent Detection System, the Vulnerability Scan and online protection for email, passwords and the like are very strong.
• Light on system resources.
• Easy Install.

Kaspersky Antivirus 2010: What We Didn't Like

• The Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 program, due in part to its large database, will slow your boot up and shut down speeds. You can be assured, though, that it would slow down more if it got a virus instead.
• Kaspersky products cause a bit of a riot if installed with other antivirus products already on your PC.
• Some nagging interface problems.
• Lacking some key features of the Internet Security package- firewall in particular.

Kaspersky Support

Kaspersky offer a direct toll free contact number. They also provide online support via email, forum and a help question database.

About Kaspersky

Kaspersky have been working on PC security since 1997, and have won awards in previous years for their detection efficiency, including top gongs from PC World and PC Pro in 2006 and 2007.

Kaspersky is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

     

Kaspersky Labs Software

Kaspersky AntiVirus 2010

$39.95

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

$59.95

Kaspersky PURE

$79.99

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8

$29.95

www.software.com

against the oldest and newest threats in circulation:

• Virus, spyware, adware, spam.
• Complex threats such as rootkits and keyloggers which try to control your computer and jeopardize your personal information.
• Unknown threats and Zero-day attacks which try to infiltrate before your protection is set up.
• Masked download threats in applications and files.

This product will work best with a firewall of your choice to cover all security bases.

Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 Features

For the Antivirus 2010 software, Kaspersky have integrated their newest technologies into a real-time protection system, so that your computer is never left unprotected, even as threats change and re-emerge to try and catch your PC off-guard. With flexible configuration options, Kaspersky Antivirus 2010 can be tailored to the needs of individual set-and-forget protection, or the demands of a business network.

The key components of the Antivirus 2010 software include:

Real-time automated protection

• Real-time scanning of files, web pages and e-messages means your protection works while you do.
• Tracks websites as you browse to let you know if the location is safe.
• Identity theft protection.
• Regular updates for ease of mind.

Unique tools to Kaspersky

• Virtual keyboard for secure password typing.
• Game Mode suspends updates and notices to stop interruptions.
• System vulnerability scan - locate your weaknesses before the malware does.
• Rescue CD capabilities for system back-up.

New and improved feature set

• Kaspersky Internet Toolbar for easy recognition of your security status online.
• Urgent Detection System to stop fast emerging threats.
• Next generation proactive protection from zero-day attacks and unknown threats.

Important!
Make sure that you remove any existing anti-virus program completely before installing Kaspersky on your PC.