Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security received the update

The new version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security are designed to meet the growing security requirements of the users. Both products have anti-virus technology , " Meta - scanner " that checks files for malicious code fragments typical of the programs , exploits. "Meta - scanner " is designed primarily for search and lock the newest and most dangerous threats for which data may not be available in the antivirus databases .

However, even if the threat does not apply to most new and complex , it can be very dangerous , even for users whose computers are protected by anti-virus solution . To this type belong programs - extortionists , many of which block the user to interact with the computer and demand money in exchange for unlocking . Most of these programs successfully detected by antivirus software , but often inexperienced users install them , ignoring warnings protective solutions . For example, when a malicious program disguised as a music file or a legitimate application that the user wants to run.


Thanks to the new technology of "protection programs screen lock" in the Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security blockers are no longer a threat. If a user whose computer is protected by one of the two new solutions , "Kaspersky Lab" , will see the on-screen message about locking your PC with the ransom , he will need to simply press a combination of keys , after which protection programs screen lock will find and remove malware , fully recover computer.

Unfortunately, the blockers - not only means that the widely used by attackers to illegal earnings at the expense of ordinary people . Phishing attacks and Trojans that steal data for access to online banking , is also quite common among the attackers. However, both of these threats is the defense - a technology " Secure Payment ". First introduced in the previous generation solutions Kaspersky Internet Security the technology in the new version of the product has received a number of improvements , in particular , the ability to select a user-friendly browser in the process of interacting with a personal bank account , and significantly expanded the list of trusted sites online banking , payment systems and online stores .

Another important new feature in the latest version of Kaspersky Internet Security has become an intellectual " safe mode programs." Technology is protecting your computer , allowing the launch of only those applications that are deemed trusted. The multi-level system of checking the legitimacy of the programs and the intelligent system to adapt to a particular user in this mode is able to provide a high level of security. "The regime of safe programs " is based on an extensive , constantly updated database of legitimate applications , "Kaspersky Lab" . Now the database contains more than 700 million unique files including thoroughly describe all popular among users of the application , including operating systems , browsers , software for viewing images and videos , games , etc.

The new Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security in minimal volumes consume computing resources of a PC, and are fully compatible with Windows 8. In addition, new products improved user interface.

Based on the official press release.