Kaspersky Review
Kaspersky, founded in 1997, and supporting 200 countries and territories is probably the dark horse of all antivirus software, it’s not the most well known (ranked third largest consumer security firm in the world) even with their 400 million users. Bear in mind AVG has around 200 million ‘active’ users and is probably the most popular software out there! Similarly to AVG, Kaspersky has a broad range of products from total security to password management software and is arguably the best designed software on the market, with it’s awesome user interface and thorough virusdetection algorithms. In 2014 the company was granted with the “AVTest Best Performance Award” for its minimal impact on system performance in all tests of solutions for home users which shows they care about the running of their customer’s devices, obviously this is great news for those who are concerned about software using too much memory or processing power.
Kaspersky Compatibility
Windows
Apple Mac
iPhone/iPad
Android
Kaspersky Reliability and Security
Kaspersky’s detection rates are amongst the highest of all security software, so immediately you’ll think, this is definitely a good piece of kit, however this can become a nuisance as some reports say that the software is “too safe” and therefore has a detrimental affect on your machines’ performance. Nevertheless with a little tinkering around with the settings you can make the software work well, very well infact and you can definitely rely on it catching out those nasty downloads. In terms of the design of the software itself, the user interface is very intuitive and easy to use, so when it comes to tinkering around you shouldn’t have any problems navigating through the backend.
Removes Malware
Detects and removes malicous software on your computer like viruses, adware or spyware.
Removes Spyware
Spyware secretly monitors what you do on your computer. Its aim is usually to capture passwords, banking credentials and credit card details.
Web Protection
Detect which websites are safe and can be trusted. Block malware websites and downloads.
Block Phishing Websites
Block 'spoof' websites designed to steal your personal information, normally after clicking a fake email.
Real-Time Protection
Real-Time protection runs in the background and monitors your system continuously, blocking malware before it gets on your hard-drive.
Removes Adware
Adware is malicous software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups.
VPN Internet Security
Browse anonymously and securly online. Encrypt your connection to the Internet to block hackers from intercepting your data.
Scheduled Scans
Set your own scheduled for system antivirus scans including what locations to scan.
Independent Malware Detection Testing
AV-Test.org - 99.90%
Kaspersky Features
The features per suite vary greatly but as the name suggests 'Total Security' includes the most and incorporates all of what antivirus and internet security have, plus more! Saying that, all of these features could easily be an overkill for the standard user and the basic antivirus suite is most likely to be adequate for you, but for an extra $15 per year, would it be rude not to make use of those extra features?
Password Manager
Easily manage and keep all your passwords secure in one place.
Firewall
Remote managment of Windows firewall or built-in advanced firewall tools.
Identity Protection
Identity protection from Experian intergrated to protect your idenity on and offline.
Browser Manager
Easily allows users to clear history, cache and tracking cookies from their web browsers.
Tune-Up
Includes tools which will help with the speed and optimization of your computer.
Phone Support
24/7 phone support for billing and technical questions.
Live Chat Support
Customer service includes live chat for a quick respsonse to any issues.
VirusBulletin VB100 Award
VirusBulletin VB100 Award
Kaspersky Support and Customer Service
No matter what Kaspersky security product you use, you will receive the same 24/7 online sales support, technical support via phone, live chat, email and knowledge base.
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Kaspersky Features
Removes Malware
Removes Spyware
Web Protection
Block Phishing Websites
Real-Time Protection
Removes Adware
VPN Internet Security
Scheduled Scans
Password Manager
Firewall
Identity Protection
Browser Manager
Tune-Up
Phone Support
Live Chat Support
VirusBulletin VB100 Award
Kaspersky Trustpilot
Reviews 89 • Poor
$59.99
AV Comparatives - 99.98%