Kaspersky Anti-Virus does a better-than-average job of keeping your PC safe, but it lacks the robust feature set of its more-expensive sibling. Several new features have made it into this version along with expected upgrades to the anti-virus engine, but one of the best–the Safe Run program sandbox–is sorely missed.
New features in the 2010 edition include a behavioral-based detection system called the Urgent Detection Sytsem. The UDS uses the anonymous data Kaspersky customers who choose to participate in submitting their system scans for analysis. In fact, the UDS must be opted-out of–there’s a check box and data collection statement to read when you install the program. A gamer mode, somewhat superfluous virtual keyboard to avoid keylogging, and auto-run disabling are the less-impressive new features, joining stalwarts like antivirus protection for files, e-mail, HTTP traffic, and instant messaging. There are protections against phishing, too, as well as the Kaspersky URL advisor.
It’s not a bad feature set, but the price will definitely knock you back compared to what you get for $20 more. Kaspersky is a strong security antivirus, but the extra features only available in Internet Security mean that buyers should definitely test the full trial before committing to it.
Publisher’s description
From Kaspersky Lab :
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 is a premier protection against viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, or bots. Also includes comprehensive phishing and identity theft defense and superfast performance. Key features include: Kaspersky iSwift and iChecker Scanning–Automatically adjusts scanning as your activity increases for superfast performance. Efficiently scans only files that have changed since your last scan. Kaspersky Virtual Keyboard–On-screen keyboard makes entering data completely secure. Kaspersky Security Network–Every Kaspersky user benefits from the immediate global threat intelligence gathered by the Kaspersky Security Network, which links millions of participating Kaspersky users from around the globe.
New and improved in version 2010: Kaspersky URL Advisor– A plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox to warn you of links to dangerous web sites. Complete PC Protection–Green means your computer is up to date and completely safe and secure from malicious threats. Kaspersky Whitelisting and Application Control–Delivers up-to-the-second threat intelligence to determine security privileges for every application you launch.
