Kaspersky Anti-Virus

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Kaspersky Labs International Ltd.

Is one of the world's top anti-virus companies, and well known all over the world as one of the leaders in the development of advanced anti-virus technologies. We produce anti-virus defense for home users, systems for workstations, file servers and application servers, e-mail gateways, firewalls, and Web servers. Kaspersky Labs also provides anti-spam solution for Small and Medium Businesses.

Antivirus protection

• Protection for email.
  Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 scans email traffic for viruses according to the protocol via which it is sent (POP3, IMAP and NNTP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail) on any mail program, while plug-ins and treatment for viruses in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express mail databases are offered.
• Scanning of Internet traffic.
  All HTTP Internet traffic is scanned for viruses in real-time, ensuring that infected objects are not saved to the computer’s hard disk.
• Protection for file systems.
  Individual files, catalogues and disks can be designated for antivirus scanning. Users can limit antivirus scanning to critical areas of the operating system and startup objects to ensure that attention is focused on the most vulnerable areas of the system.

Proactive protection

• Control over changes in the file system. With Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 it is possible to compile lists of applications, the component structure of which will be controlled, thus helping to prevent malicious programs from undermining the integrity of the application.
• Monitors processes in the memory. Anti-Virus 6.0 monitors the activity of programs and processes that have been launched in the computer’s memory and, at the same time, warns users of any dangerous, suspicious or hidden processes (that is, rootkits), and of unauthorized changes in routine processes.
• Monitors changes in the operating system registry. Anti-Virus 6.0 controls the status of the system registry and notifies users of any suspicious objects or attempts to create hidden keys in the registry.
• Blocks dangerous macros. Proactive protection affords control over the operation of macros based on Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office documents and blocks dangerous macro-commands from being executed.
• System restore. The system can be restored after malicious activity. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 can roll back any changes made to the system by malicious programs.

Fast operating speeds

• Technology for accelerated antivirus scanning. iSwift and iChecker technology make it possible to limit scanning to new and modified files, or to limit scanning to potentially dangerous objects only. Antivirus scanning can be suspended during times of increased user activity to ensure that your computer’s resources are free for your use.
• Reduced update sizes. The size of updates downloaded to users’ PC has been reduced almost 10 times (now amounting to several tens of kilobytes) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0, making our updates virtually instant.

Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 The Ultimate Protection: Antivirus - Antispyware - Antispam - Antihacker - Personal Firewall Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 offers antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and anti-hacker personal firewall protection in one box. Internet Security protects PCs from viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, spam, hackers & all other cyber threats with Kaspersky Lab's cutting edge technology.

Main Advantages

• Unified line of defense. Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 processes all incoming and outgoing data on your computer, including email, Internet traffic and network interaction, without the need for additional security applications.
• Compatibility. A major advantage of Kaspersky Internet Security is that it is fully compatible with operating systems from the Microsoft Windows family and interacts well with Microsoft Windows XP Security Center. The program has been optimized for use on laptops based on Intel Centrino mobile technology, and for use on computers with Intel processors that support Hyper-Threading technology.
• Simplicity and Convenience. The configuration wizard helps you choose the optimal program operation mode. Antivirus database and program updates are automatic. Moreover, the context sensitive help function enables you to quickly understand the finer points of the product’s settings.

Protection from viruses

• Email protection. Internet Security 6.0 scans email traffic for viruses according to the protocol via which it is sent (POP3, IMAP and NNTP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail) on any mail program. We also offer plug-ins and treatment for viruses in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express mail databases.
• Scanning of Internet traffic. All HTTP Internet traffic is scanned for viruses in real-time, ensuring that infected objects are not saved to the computer’s hard disk. Statistics about harmful scripts can be accessed using a plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
• File system protection. Individual files, catalogues and disks can be designated for antivirus scanning. Users can limit antivirus scanning to critical areas of the operating system and startup objects to ensure that attention is focused on the most vulnerable areas of the system.
• Proactive protection. Kaspersky Internet Security monitors program activity and all processes launched in RAM. It notifies users of dangerous, suspicious or hidden processes (that is, rootkits), prevents harmful changes to the file system and restores the system after malicious activity.

Protection from spyware

• Secures confidential information. Internet Security 6.0 prevents confidential information (such as passwords, bank account numbers and credit card details) being stolen from your computer. It detects phishing messages and disables links to phishing sites.
• Safe Internet surfing. Internet Security 6.0 prevents dangerous scripts from being launched on websites, and blocks popup windows and advertising banners.
• Blocks automatic dial up programs. Any unauthorized attempts to dial up premium-rate telephone services from your modem are blocked.

Protection from hackers

• Blocks network attacks. Intrusion detection system monitors any network activity that has the characteristics of a hacker attack. The personal firewall program prevents hacker attacks by blocking connections from the hacker’s computer with a high security, customizable personal firewall.
• Full control over network activity. This anti-hacker or personal firewall program controls all requests from applications to websites, in accordance with the program rules that have been set, and tracks all incoming and outgoing data packages.
• Safety on all networks. When a computer connects to a network, the program asks you to specify the type of network (a trusted network, Intranet or the Internet), so that the firewall can choose how strict the rules should be.
• Stealth mode. This personal firewall technology makes the computer invisible to outside users, effectively preventing all types of DoS (Denial of Service) attacks.

Protection from spam

• Integrated protection from spam. Several methods are used in combination to ensure the highest possible level of spam detection, including blacklists and whitelists of IP addresses and word combinations typical of spam together with self-learning algorithms. The program also scans graphic images for spam attributes.
• Support for common mail programs. An expansion module, specifically designed for Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express, enables you to set processing rules for messages according to their post-analysis status.
• Preliminary analysis of messages. To economize time and network traffic, the Mail Manager conducts preliminary analyses of message headings in all incoming email before downloading them from the mail server. This also reduces the risk of spam and viruses being downloaded to your computer.

Kaspersky® Internet Security 6.0 Comparison Chart

Product Comparisons: Norton Internet Security 2006 and McAfee Internet Security Suite 2006

Features	Kapersky	Symantec	Mc Afee
Virus Detection Rate *	99.57%	97.61 %	96.41%
New Threat Response Time **	0-2 Hours	10-12 Hours	8-10 Hours
Automatic HOURLY Updates
Real-Time Protection
On-Demand and Scheduled Scanning
Disinfects Files in Archives	ZIP, ARJ, CAB RAR, LHA	ZIP
Option to Scan Only New and Modified Files
Proactive Anti-Virus Protection
Proactive Behavior Blocker
Proactive Rootkit Removal
System Restore after Malicious Attack
Detects Harmful Macros in MS Office
Disinfects SMTP & POP3 Email
Disinfects IMAP4 Email
Scans HTTP Traffic On-The-Fly
Optimizes Protection Level with Scan Speed
Suspends Scanning During Increased Usage
Integrated Spyware and Adware Protection
Protection Against Phishing Attacks
Phishing Protection when Opening Web Pages
Integrated Firewall
Leak Tests Passed by the Firewall ***	83.3%	61.2%	22.2%
Integrated Anti-Spam Protection
Intelligent Anti-Spam Learning Program
View Message Subjects Before Downloading
Anti-Spam Filtering by Message Header
Anti-Spam Graphic Image Analysis
Supports Power Saving for Laptops
Supports Microsoft Windows XP x64

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