Product Description

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 1 Year 1 User (DVD)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9 in Software
• Brand: Kaspersky Lab
• Released on: 2009-07-03
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Features

• Safe Run (Sandbox protection)
• Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)
• Urgent Detection System (real-time protection)
• Secure Virtual Keyboard
• Parental control

Manufacturer's Description
Amazon.com Product Description

Internet Threats.
Today, the biggest threat faced by computers is crimeware. This malicious software is written by cybercriminals with the purpose of illegally making money. Crimeware may take the form of viruses, worms, Trojans or other malicious programs. Cyber threats are not just getting more sophisticated, the volume is growing: Kaspersky Lab currently receives around 30,000 unique samples every day.

Crimeware

Crimeware

Be it Trojans, keyloggers or spyware, ‘Crimeware’ represents a new type of threat to our security Crimeware is malicious software that is secretly installed on computers. Most crimeware progams are in fact Trojans. There are many types of Trojans designed to do different things. For example, some are used to log every key you type (keyloggers), some capture screenshots when you are using banking websites, some download other malicious code, and others let a remote hacker access your system. What they each have in common is the ability to ‘steal’ your confidential information – such as passwords and PINs – and send it back to the criminal. Armed with this information, the cybercriminal is then able to steal your money.

Hackers

Hackers
Just like burglars break into houses, hackers break into computers. The term hacker was once used to describe a clever programmer. Today, it’s applied to those who exploit security vulnerabilities to break into a computer system. You can think of it as electronic burglary. Hackers regularly break into both individual computers and large networks. Once they have access, they may install malicious programs, steal confidential data, or perhaps use compromised computers to distribute spam.

Phishing Scams

Phishing
Cybercriminals steal by tricking internet and email users into disclosing their personal details. A phishing attack is a specific form of cyber crime. The criminal creates an almost 100 percent perfect replica of a chosen financial institution’s website, then attempts to trick the user into disclosing their personal details – username, password, PIN etc – via a form on the fake website, allowing the criminal to use the details to obtain money.

Spaming

Spam
Spam is anonymous, unsolicited bulk email. It is sent out in mass quantities by spammers who make money from the small percentage of recipients that actually respond. Spam is also used for phishing and to spread malicious code. In the coming years, high-speed Internet connections allowed spammers to send out mass mailings inexpensively and quickly, as did the discovery that individual users' modems could be accessed by anyone from anywhere in the world since they had no protection at all. In other words, unsuspecting internet users' connections could be used to send their spam in much higher volume. The result is an ongoing battle between spammers and those working to prevent them, constantly trying to stay one step ahead in the fight to keep spam from clogging the information superhighway.

Protecting Children Online

Online Child Protection
Talk to them about the potential dangers, Keep the computer in a family room, Encourage your children to talk to you about their online experience, Provide them with guidelines for online activity, Use your programs' settings to restrict content that your children can access online, Follow the advice above on how to protect from malicious code and hacker attacks

Minimum System Requirements

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional and XP Professional (Service Pack 2 + all hot fixes + x64 Edition), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium,Business,Enterprise, Ultimate (All 32/64 bit)
• Intel Pentium 300 MHz or higher (or equivalent) 256 MB available RAM
• Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32 bit (x86) / 64 bit (x64) or higher (or equivalent) 512 MB available RAM
• Please Note: Safe Run Mode doesn’t work with Microsoft Windows XP x64, and works with limitations on Microsoft Windows Vista x64
• CD-ROM (for installation of the program from CD)
• Computer mouse
• Internet connection (for product activation)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher (for downloading updates)
• Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0 or higher
• Hard Disk Space:300 MB free space on the hard drive (the exact number depends on antivirus database size)

Box Contains
PC;CD

Customer Reviews

Great
I've upgraded to this version from the 2009 and I like it so much so that I've just installed it on another computer in the house. The Virtual keyboard is now easier to access with a link in the top corner of your browser, there's a URL advisor to check all web pages for suspected phishing site links and the gaming mode is excellent for all those serious gamers who don't like to be disturbed.
A good upgrade for happy Kaspersky customers.

A real disappointment lately!
I've used this product for years, love it, no problem, sang it's praises to anyone who'd listen. Purchased a 3 user last year 09 version, hours after loading it on my PC, it slowed considerably, then it just kept freezing. Trying to get support from Kaspersky was like pulling teeth, in the end they said my PC needing updating. I remove Kaspersky from PC loaded on something else, PC working fine! Gave it to my Sister who had the same issue when she loaded it on her PC had to remove it too.

Decided to load onto my new laptop, with hours, laptop slowed to a stop, constantly freezing up, having to restart laptop continously. Once again, support for a Home user is like pulling teeth. Now three separate PC's can't be a coincidence! I done with them!.

The best internet security
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 1 User, 1 Year License, 2010 (PC CD)

I have been using KIS (Kaspersky Internet Security) on my PC for a couple of year now. Having used McAfee and a few free ones in the past KIS is, in my opinion, by far the best.
Unlike McAfee you don't have to agree to pay for the subsequent years security before installation, one is reminded that renewal is due and offered a discounted price on the next years licence. However even the discounted price is higher than that found in some shops and particularly on Amazon. Buying software over the internet has it's dangers. Apparently lots of software bought on the net can be illegal copies or faulty. It is therefore important to buy from a trusted source. Last year I paid Kaspersky for the renewal and then noticed I could have bough a licence cheaper elswhere. This year that's what I did. I bought a disc and licence off Amazon. Having bought KIS it is just a simple matter of installing your new latest copy of KIS over the old or if you are already running the latest issue, just change the activation code.

I fully recommend this product and as always, the free delivery was very prompt.