Kaspersky Internet Security 2008
(Windows XP, Windows Vista)*
For an all-inclusive, all-in-one PC security package, you can't beat Kaspersky Internet Security 2008. Like its Anti-Virus 2008 brother, Internet Security 2008 keeps out the bad guys and then some. Not only does Internet Security 2008 integrate Kaspersky's top-notch antivirus, but you also get a powerful firewall, anti-spam, anti-phishing, and anti-hacker applications all rolled into one, easy to use application.
In fact, Kaspersky regularly rates near perfect when it comes to stopping PC threats. In test after independent test, both the firewall and anti-virus protection easily move to the head of the class.
$79.95
Editor's Overview
- The best Anti-Virus and firewall combination
- Anti-spam protection
- Anti-spyware protection
- 7 times faster than previous version
- Anti-hacker protection
- Parental controls
- Automatic safe scan of all files
- Automatic hourly antivirus updates
- Blocked over 80,000 malicious threats in last year's testing alone
- The most monthly updates available
- Real-time e-mail, file and web scanning
- Prevents rootkits and keyloggers from stealing your personal data
- Automatically removes hidden spyware and phishing programs
- The least memory, processor, and bandwidth resources used
- Rapid iSwiftT and iCheckerT virus scanning for fast performance
- Automatically balances scan speeds with increased user activity
- Ideal for IM and WiFi
- Easy-to-create rescue disk instantly restores your system if damaged
- Rapidly rollback any malicious changes including restoring encrypted data
Kaspersky Internet Security 2008 Gives Maximum PC Protection
For any kind of threat out there, whether it's viruses, spammers, hackers, or phishers, Kaspersky is the best we've found in 2008. Aside from Kaspersky's impressive anti-virus protection, the integrated firewall is designed to keep out malware in the first place. It actively scans all incoming attempts to alter your PC and asks you if you want to let them through or not. It's like having a concrete wall between you and the internet with a little gate and a tough bouncer. If he sees trouble, that malicious threat doesn't get in.
Internet Security Features
- Virus, trojan, worm, spyware protection
- New threat response time: 0-2 hours
- Automated hourly updates
- Proactive anti-virus protection
- Proactive behavior blocker
- Real-time email traffic scanning
- Real-time internet traffic scanning
- Rootkit detection
- Monitors unusual system behavior
- Didinfects after known attack
- Disinfects after unkown attack
- Option to scan only new/modified files
- Varialbe scanning based on user activity
- Integrated Personal Firewall
- Integrated Anti-Spam
- Preview Messages Before Downloading
- Anti-Phishing Privacy Controls
- Parental Controls-Content Blocking
- Perental Controls-Web Time Limiter
- System self-protection mode
- Users can change interface appearance
- Supports power saving for laptops
Is there any downside to Kaspersky Internet Security 2008?
The anti-spam feature is a little weak. In independent tests, the Kaspersky spam filter mislabeled 30% of legitimate email as spam, and over 30% of spam made it through the filter. Not a great track record. This feature does allow you to manually whitelist and blacklist your email, but why should you have to do the work for the software?
Also, the new parental controls are basic at best. It can block URLs, blacklist inappropriate sites, and limit a child's activity. Nothing stellar here, but off to a good start for Kaspersky.
Support
For support, they have an extensive library of FAQs and a live chat available on their website.
Conclusion
Kaspersky Internet Security 2008 is a fantastic, total protection PC application. You get excellent anti-virus, anti-phishing, anti-spyware, firewall, adequate parental controls, and less than stellar anti-spam features. All and all, aside from the anti-spam functions, Kaspersky really cut out a place for themselves at the top of the heap.
*System Requirements
- Supported OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher), Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (32/64 bit) (Service Pack 2 or higher), Microsoft Windows Vista home basic (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bit).
- Hardware and Software Requirements:
Windows XP: Intel Pentium 800 MHz or higher (or compatible CPU) and 256 MB available RAM
Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32 bit (x86)/64 bit (x64) or higher (or compatible CPU) and 512 MB available RAM.
- Optimized for mobile PCs with Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology.
- Software Package Includes:
One year subscription to anti-malware updates and free upgrades to new software versions. Free technical support.
$79.95
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