Kaspersky Review: the Russian option

Kaspersky Review – Full Report

In this Kaspersky review, we look at Kaspersky Internet Security suite. What features it has, what downside and pluses, and where you can get it if you go ahead with buying it. Join me, as we step through it.

Kaspersky Review Overview

I found one of the downsides of the Kaspersky system is complexity. Although it offers many features, this could be overwhelming for some people. Your family members may find the functionality is a little bit complicated for them. So I suggest you consider going with one the other available antivirus systems. I recommend McAfee Internet Security. It keeps out of the way while doing a great job.

Why my Kaspersky Review?

I am from Australia down here in Brisbane. Yet, we get the same viruses as anywhere else in the world. The Internet is just one big soup that you are swimming in with much the same happening everywhere. We need adware removal tools, antivirus and ransomware detection like anywhere else. So we do not expect any difference between different parts of the world. This is the case unless there has been a particular spyware or malware that is targeting a specific area. This targeting can happen sometimes. People may have a financial or political reason to attack a particular geographic area.

Let’s install the Kaspersky system. First, we click OK to allow the installer to change our computer. Download of the application begins with checking for software compatibility. It then does any updating required and starts downloading the main application itself. During installation, Kaspersky makes some recommendations. It recommends to turn on the protection agent. Also recommended is that you take a tour through the system when we have finished the install.

Once the Kaspersky application has installed, we can do a quick tour of the features.

Kaspersky review extra features

There is a feature called Safe Money. When you make purchases, it shows are you doing this from the right website and over a secure connection.

Next, it secures the WebCam, so others can not view you without you knowing.

You have the option for private browsing and also activating parental control features.

Tools to keep you safe

We can go and have a look at the tools on the menu.
A software update checker looks for things that need updating. This checking is a security feature because updates have all recent security patches included.

Next is a  software cleaner that helps remove any software that is unlikely to be useful.

We have the option of setting beginner mode which only allows using trusted applications

There is a Virtual Prive Network (VPN) for a secure connection

Cloud protection is a feature keeping you up-to-date on viruses that system can detect.

You have the option of using the on-screen keyboard. This keyboard is in case you think someone is using a keyboard logger to track what you are typing

You can view the quarantine area to see what is in there for your protection.

They tell us to do a vulnerability scan. This scan is having a look for applications that aren’t patched with up to date fixes. They also tell us to configure safe browsing immediately.

You have a privacy cleaner that completely removes files. This secure removal is so others can not use an undelete function to read the file.

You have the option of creating a rescue disk. This disk can help if your system does get damaged by viruses. For example, a rescue disk and help restore a previous good state.

As well, there Windows troubleshooting available.

Kaspersky review of scans

Now, look at scanning that has options of a quick scan, full scan, or a custom scan. Note that Before scanning we first update the virus signature databases. This update is to make sure we are not missing any new viruses.

When we do a quick scan, we find the scan was pretty quick. The Quick Scan notifies us when done, and we can see a report on the scan’s findings.

How does Safe Money work? When online payments are secure and protected you see a green line around the browser.

Kaspersky review of the portal

Kaspersky has an online user portal. You can review your licensing, protection and recommendations. You can look at how to protect all our devices by adding extra devices to our list of protected devices. The portal also has a parental controls area. Here you create passwords and do set up of the parental control options.

What privacy protection covers are private browsing plus website checking plus WebCam access control.

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Extra features in Kaspersky Review

• Safe Money. When you make purchases, it shows are you doing this from the right website and over a secure connection.
• There is a Virtual Prive Network (VPN) for a secure connection
• Secures the WebCam, so others can not view you without you knowing.
• Keep your kids safe and supervised with parental controls.
• Protect your privacy with File Shredder function to completely delete sensitive files.

Recommendation

Kaspersky Total Security is a strong antivirus. Click below to buy


The number of features may confuse new users. Consider another antivirus suite if a simpler user experience is wanted.