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Published At 17th June 2009 Publisher Kaspersky Lab License 1Year 1User Pricing $39.95

Kaspersky Antivirus 2009 Overview

Kaspersky Anti-Virus protects computers and laptops from viruses and other malicious programs. With a new super-fast and efficient anti-virus engine, it raises the bar for traditional anti-virus protection from all types of malicious programs. The user can be confident that there computer and confidential information are safe as there work and surf the Internet. Essential Protection Protects from Viruses Trojans and Worms. It blocks Spyware and Adware. It is connected to the Kaspersky Security Network, which allows any computer connected to the network to alert Kaspersky of the threat and thus benefits all users.
 

Main Features

 
• It is an advanced antivirus software with maximum spyware protection to guard against viruses, Trojans and worms, spyware and adware, rootkits, identity theft and phishing attacks.
• It also analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities as it disables links to malware sites /phishing sites.
• Protects from unknown threats by blocking all types of keyloggers.
• It Scans files, email, and Internet traffic and protects Instant messengers
• It also gives automatic database updates which is free technical support.

New Features

 
• Advanced Protection and Recovery can be installed on infected computers.
• It disables links to malware sites.
• Self-protection from being disabled or stopped. It restores correct system settings after removing malicious software.
• Its an Global threat monitoring(Kaspersky Security Network)
• Tools fur creating a rescue disk, Data and Identity Theft Protection Disables links to phish.
• Database definitions are updated hourly, which means the system will always be up-to-date on the latest threats.

Interface Guidance

 
With its interface the first thing you’ll notice is a scary red alert. That’s good because you notice it but it’s bad because usually it’s flagging not a problem with your machine, but with the program itself. Then click the Fix Now and in most cases, you’ll discover that you only need to download the latest updates. This is automated and probably halfway done by the time you realize it. The fact the system is self-updating is clear if you look to the left, there’s a percentage indicator showing how the update is progressing.
 

What We Found

 
Messaging for system scans is confusing. After running a quick scan, we were simply taken back the scan screen, not a results page. Even if there were no results, we expected to see some indication that we had a clean system. Instead, it appeared as though we hadn’t run the Quick Scan. In fact, we had run the test several more times before we realized there is a report button. The execution of Kaspersky’s new Security Analyzer needs more work. It’s good that it checks with the Secunia database for the latest reported vulnerabilities and vendor updates. But it’s bad that upon our first run our test system had 481 vulnerabilities. The problem is that there is no one stop shopping here, we need to individually click on each alert.
 

Pros:

 
• It is a fast malicious software engine, Secunia vulnerability database and built-in system restore capabilities
• Database definitions are updated hourly, which means the system will always be up-to-date on the latest threats
• Its Interface is easy to navigate
• Successfully detects viruses and threats
• Does not interfere with productivity

Cons:

 
• It lacks a personal firewall
• Anti-Spam protection is also not included
• It leaves behind registry file after uninstall
• It’s results messages were unclear