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Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Overview
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 is the latest version of the popular Windows anti-malware package, complete with a new ‘sandbox’ mode. It contains all the basic protections for files, email, web browsing, applications and processes. One also get a bi-directional firewall, anti-DOS protection, anti-spam as well as anti-phishing and banner ad blocking.So, in short – a pretty comprehensive set of security tools. The Kaspersky Security Network also enables to send information about the experience to Kaspersky, so they can react faster to emerging threats.
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Main Features
- Safeguards against online shopping threats
- Allows questionable applications and websites to be run in ‘Safe Run Mode’.
- Safer Wi-Fi connections
- Two way personal firewall
- Security Application Monitor to give you full picture on programs installed on your PC
- Kaspersky Toolbar for Internet browsers to warn you about infected or unsafe websites
- Advanced identity theft protection, including improved secure Virtual Keyboard
- Urgent Detection System to stop fast emerging threats
- Tune up your OS and Internet browser settings for better security
- Burn a Rescue CD to restore your system in case of infection
New Features
- Antivirus Protection for Instant Messaging (IM) sessions
- URL Advisor to combat phishing and dodgy websites
- Quiet Gaming Profile
- Behavioural-based Detection System called the Urgent Detection System.
- Special Game Mode to suspend alerts, updates and scans while you play.
- Safe Run
Interface Guidance
My protection : It can be split into three categories
File and Private Data : It features antivirus and application monitoring.
System and Application : It covers email, messaging, web scanning, anti-spam and a network attack blocker.
Online Activities : Adds a firewall, a real-time network monitor, anti-phishing measures and a banner blocker. There is also a Parental Control filter, with options to outright block children from particular sites or merely log events.
My Security Zone : It can be split into three categories
Application control : This features is live. From here you get a clean chart which organise your installed programs according to trustworthiness.
Digital Identity Protection : It allows you to uncover which files your personal information resides in according to program.
Safe Run(sandbox) : It nearly doubles the amount of RAM the program uses, but provides a secure environment for launching a program. Safe Run also comes with a sandboxed folder into which you can save files without worry. The feature currently will not run on Windows 7 computers, but Kaspersky says that it expects to have the feature fixed before the October release of the new operating system. Programs can be launched into Safe Run by two ways. Either you can add the program manually through the Kaspersky Security Zone panel or you can launch it on the fly using the context menu.
Scan My Computer : You can choose the local drive, usb and media drive you want to scan particularly from this option. Also you can run a complete system scan.
My Update center : It offers a smooth update scheduler. Click on Run Mode to change the schedule.
What We Found
The Vulnerability Scan option available under the Scan tab, utilises tech from Secunia to determine which programs are potential security risks because they lack recent updates or patches. For the programs that may not warn you that they have a pending security update, such as Adobe Flash, could be exceptionally useful.
The first major change we saw while installing it was that the process now provides some more custom options right at the time of installation. You can choose which component of internet security you want to install. The new menu options on the dashboard are well organized.We found that the program also comes with an auto-run disable feature and a virtual keyboard so that you can enter in passwords without worrying about a keylogger, which most users will find superfluous.
The new gamer mode, basically keeps Kaspersky functioning while you play games but kills interrupting pop-ups and strips memory usage down to its minimum. However, to schedule any other regular scan, you must click on the Settings option at the top right of the main Kaspersky window, choose the feature you want to schedule from the list on the left if it wasn’t open in the main window when you hit settings, select Settings from within the window that opens, and then finally click the Run Mode tab on yet one final pop-up window.
Pros:
- Safe Run mode provides a secure environment for launching a program.
- Special Game Mode to suspend alerts, updates and scans while you play.
- Safer Wi-Fi connections
- Two way personal firewall
- It has a virtual quarantine zone that enables you to run untrusted apps within an isolated environment.
Cons:
- Malware cleanup left behind many traces.
- It slows down the system performance a bit
- Antiphishing module less effective
- Rudimentary parental controls
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