 |
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 Review: Internet Security Software |
Compare to Other Internet Security Software |
Website: |
Visit Website |
Rating: |
 |
| Highly rated computer protection; compelling interface and URL blocker; $20 off | |
Full Review: |
Kaspersky has been an industry leader in virus protection in Europe and Asia, only recently making itself known in the US market. It has now released the 2010 version of its award-winning Internet security software. Kaspersky offers 'real-time' protection from Internet threats by updating its software with the newest virus, phishing, and spam definitions throughout the day.
Kaspersky's interface is very nice to use, and allows you to easily manage all the program's components and tells you how they're used. In addition to anti-virus and anti-phishing, Kaspersky includes anti-spam components, parental controls, a two-way firewall, a virtual keyboard for secure data entry, and ad-blocking. Setup was painless, though don't be surprised if as soon as you load up the program its color-coded security status tells you your computer is at risk; it needs to update the virus definitions. This happens quickly and without fuss. Next, you'll probably want to follow up with a virus scan. Our quick scan was done in under two minutes, and full computer scan in less than an hour. Kaspersky's 2010 iteration of the product adds a couple of brand new features. Kaspersky Safe Run claims to set up an isolated area on your PC to run potentially risky software. By default, it puts Microsoft Internet Explorer there, but you can add anything you want in the preferences; you can also right-click on any program and choose to run it in Safe Run. Additionally, it creates a Safe Run folder that you can choose as your download folder. While it's hard to say exactly how effective it is, it's a good feature in theory, and definitely gives peace of mind. A second new feature is the Kaspersky URL Advisor, which is installed on Internet Explorer and Firefox. When you try to reach a page that Kaspersky identifies as unsafe, it sets up an interstitial warning page, effectively keeping you from loading the page. Many times it worked, though it did allow us to get to a few bad sites (although subsequent virus updates eventually blocked some of them). It is fair to say that it blocked more urls than McAfee did, but McAfee's Site Advisor, with its vast catalog of expert-tested and user-reviewed sites, is able to give more warnings of greater depth. Kaspersky did a fairly good job against viruses and malware when we put it up against a number of recently reported threats. In our tests it blocked a number of serious trojans we threw at it, but did not do well with phony virus sites that could have downloaded fake antivirus trojans. However, Kaspersky has done very well in recent independent anti-malware tests. Overall, we think Kaspersky 2010 adds some compelling new features. The URL Advisor is very well implemented. Over a few days of using it, we saw initially unblocked sites added to the block list. A one-year subscription to Kasperksy comes in at a recently lowered $59.95 with a license for three PCs. It may be more expensive than some, but it's still a good security bargain. System Requirements: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
Search our blog archives and frequently asked questions for more information about Internet Security Software Reviews
| Price: | $59.95 for 3 PCs ($20 price reduction) |
| Virus Protection: | Hourly updates provide real-time virus protection |
| Adware and Spyware Protection: | Best spyware and adware protection available |
| Identity Theft Protection: | Protection against password and personal information theft over the Internet |
| Spam and Phishing Protection: | Phishing site alerts; Spam protection including image spam analysis |
NextAdvisor Internet Security Software Headlines
iPhone and iPod Touch 3.1.3: security patches
Apple has very quietly, almost too quietly, release a software update for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The 3.1.3 update was released on Tuesday, and seemed to be pretty inconsequential at first: a fix for the battery meter, some remedies for third-party app crashes, and something to do with Japanese keyboard layouts. Seemed like something I [...]
The New York Times ponders the plight of the Internet user
In this day and age, even the Fashion & Style section of The New York Times is worried about Internet security issues. This weekend, the Times recounted the experiences of Allan Goldstein, a 60 year old college professor who uses the Internet, but does so a bit nervously. He worries that NYU's online system will [...]
The return of the Norton coupon: 20% off
Norton has brought back its 20%-off discount coupon, bringing the price of its award-winning Internet security suite down to $55.99. Users just need to use the coupon SYMTOP20OFF at checkout.
We really liked Norton Internet Security 2010 when we tested it. And we're not the only ones. It has received top ratings from both AV-Comparatives and [...]
Why can't privacy be protected on a public computer?
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question:
Q: I have a question becaue I have been using a public computer which i know isn't safe but I am wondering why your privacy cannot be protected.
A: There are two big reasons why public computers aren't secure and could be used [...]
Scams and malware are Haiti earthquake aftershocks
CBS News is reporting that scammers and cybercriminals have wasted no time in exploiting the earthquake in Haiti. People using Internet search engines to look for information on Haiti earthquake charities are being redirected to sites containing malware. And of course there are the dubious email appeals for donations:
The FBI issued a statement today warning [...]
Chinese hackers target Google and Google users
Yesterday, Google released information about a "highly sophisticated and targeted attack on [Google's] corporate infrastructure originating from China that resulted in the theft of intellectual property from Google." The attack also targeted at least twenty other large companies, and the hackers seem to have been specifically interested in accessing the Gmail accounts of Chinese human [...]
How do I know my computer is infected?
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question.
Q: How do I know my computer is infected?
A: There are many signs that can point to a possible infection: slow PC performance, numerous unwanted pop-ups, virus notifications from software you never installed, or phantom emails sent from your computer without your [...]
Data Breach Alert: Facebook application developer RockYou failed to protect data
RockYou is a company that develops applications for Facebook, MySpace, and a number of other popular social networking websites. It's the second biggest application developer for Facebook after Zynga, which recently made headlines for its "scammy" offers. Last month, RockYou fell victim to an SQL injection attack, in which a hacker or hackers successfully accessed [...]
Internet security predictions for 2010
Internet security software experts at McAfee are making some predictions for threats in the year 2010. McAfee expects that Windows exploits will become less common as hackers switch their interest to products made by Adobe. Apparently Windows has gotten a lot better, but also, according to the report: "Flash and (Acrobat) Reader are among the [...]
Norton 2010 Coupon: 20% off
Norton has launched a new coupon for its award-winning Internet Security 2010. The new coupon code, 20OFFCNEXT2010, will get you 20% off of Norton's already discounted price of 59.99. The final price comes in at $47.99. Norton has been racking up with wins in the Internet security world, scoring big in recent tests by AV-Test [...]
About Us Blog Contact UsTerms & Privacy PolicyAffiliate ProgramSite map
Copyright© 2006 - NextAdvisor.com - All rights reserved.