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More…Kaspersky Lab's Internet Security 7.0 pairs a top-notch interface with solid performance in threat detection. At $80 for use on up to three PCs, it's among the most expensive suites we tested for our "All-in-One Security Suites: Tried and Tested." It was somewhat slow at performing security scans.
Kaspersky Lab Internet Security 7.0
PCWorld Rating, November 15, 2007
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Nice design
Solid security protection
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Slow scan speed
Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0
Internet Security 7.0 Review, by Erik Larkin November 29, 2007
Kaspersky produced good results on most of the malware detection and disinfection tests run by AV-Test.org, the German security research company we contracted to conduct testing. Kaspersky did a thorough job of looking for threats hidden in file archives and in all types of e-mail traffic, and Kaspersky provides the fastest response to malware outbreaks, delivering new signatures within 2 hours (on average).
Kaspersky's program was the only one to warn about a Warezov e-mail worm contained within a test archive, downloaded through the IMAP e-mail protocol. In my informal tests, it popped up a clear warning (with an attention-grabbing shrieking sound) before the malicious file had a chance to write to the hard drive. And after I told it to ignore that first catch, it warned me again when the file was saved. That's just the right behavior.
The Kaspersky suite showed middle-of-the-road results in tests of heuristic capabilities meant to identify unknown malware. When outfitted with one-month-old signature files and pitted against new malware, it caught only 14 percent. Its scan rate of 5.24 megabytes per second for on-demand scans was the second-slowest in our eight-suite test group. Though it did a great job at detecting all six actively running rootkits, it pegged only four of six inactive samples, suggesting that it's better at identifying this kind of stealth malware after it has infected a machine than in advance. Also, it successfully removed only two rootkit infections.
Kaspersky's firewall is capable but less well-developed than its antivirus components. It correctly blocked attempted outside connections, and its reasonable default level of security allows all programs to access the Internet. But if you bump up the protection to warn about unknown programs making outbound connections, you'll get plenty of pop-ups about programs that you might have expected it to grant access to automatically.
The suite's distinctive data privacy feature warns you when other programs attempt to access or send data from a protected storage area, such as the location where Internet Explorer keeps its passwords. That way, you don't have to specify credit card numbers or other sensitive data that you want to protect; the suite knows to guard whatever is in that protected area. Because the package focuses on storage used by IE, it may be less effective for other programs such as Firefox. The suite's parental controls work by asking you to select an age category--such as 'child'--for the protected user. At that age-level setting, though, the feature blocked harmless buttons on the OpenTable.com restaurant site.
The suite's intuitive and great-looking interface stands out. While a scan is running, Kaspersky tracks the estimated completion time; and when it finishes, you receive a well-presented, tabbed scan report that even identifies the settings used during the scan. The suite's only design drawback is that it doesn't schedule any scans by default--and the process for setting them up yourself is somewhat clunky.
Overall, Kaspersky's Internet Security 7.0 is a well-designed, solid suite that sits firmly in the upper echelon of programs we tested.
Erik Larkin
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Reviewed by: peoh
Duration of ownership: 2 Years
Strengths: It's do his job, indeed until...
Weaknesses: a problem. No service at all.
Overall: When I had a problem with the program, no service at all.
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Reviewed by: Ky256
Duration of ownership: 2 Years
Strengths: Can find the virus with real-time protection very fast , do not slow down the computer .
Weaknesses: Ask a lot and scan slow , very slow
Overall: I have use four anti virus programs like bitdefender,norton360,zonealarm but Kaspersky is the best , it's run at star up very fast , less space require for it , only 30 Mb or 20Mb . It's can find virus even when the computer read complete a DVD or CD , Spyware and trojan or backdoor when download or surf the net can be found and delete . This is a great product for anyone like surf the net or download a lot .
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Reviewed by: Bohica55
Duration of ownership: 3 Months
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Almost everything
Overall: A poorly designed piece of c**p that is not user friendly. Settings are hard to fine tune and popups are incredibly annoying. I have used different security programs over many years and this replaced Norton 360 first edition which I had issues with, but I dumped this from 3 pc's and after looking around I found one of the most user friendly and efficient program yet, System Suite 8 and I give this one a 5 out of 5.
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Reviewed by: pepsiman
Duration of ownership: 8 Days
Strengths: I as a novice computer user , I find NO good things to say regarding this proudut !!!
Weaknesses: EVERYTHING !!!!!
Overall: I installed this as I read this was a great prouduct , I couldnot stop all the do you want or not want to allow this program , ( mind you like I said I know little re. computers , BUT I did e-mail for help re. this and was told to read a page ) this is NOT a thing for someone that just would like a little help and if I can,t understand the prouduct then HOW would I understand a page FULL of things I dont understand , extreamly unhappy feel like I was ripped off , will stay with windows onecarelive ( this is a GREAT proudut to me and for people that are just starting to understand the computer world .
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Reviewed by: darknikx
Duration of ownership: 2 Years
Strengths: Can scan all type of malwares and rootkits.Superior real-time protection.
Weaknesses: It blocks softwares that is not harmful to the pc..
Overall: Totally Awsome anti virus software. For me it is the best antivirus ever made. No other AV can compare to kaspersky internet security 7.0.
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Reviewed by: tomfrost
Duration of ownership: 1 Month
Strengths: 3 PC protection
Weaknesses: Everything else
Overall: I switched from Trend Micro Internet Security after 3 yrs. Big mistake. Nothing but exe. application errors with Kapersky. Going back to Trend.
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Reviewed by: dlauber
Duration of ownership: 4 Months
Strengths: Great Manual
Weaknesses: None
Overall: In my detailed review I forgot to mention: KIS includes a very good printed manual. The person here who hasn't figured out how configure KIS to allow some websites needs only to read the manual or excellent built-in help to discover how easy it is to do it. Given how poor most manuals are -- or how there aren't any -- many people forget to look at them. This one really helps.
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Reviewed by: davidtsevat
Strengths: Unable to determine.
Weaknesses: Poor user interface. Confusing. Uses resources. Hard to train. Requires advanced knowledge.
Overall: Boy, did I blow it! This is one of the poorest choices in software I have made in a very long time. Whether or not this programs catches virus and spyware I have no idea. What I do know is that it is very cumbersome and very difficult to fine tune. I'm sure that it is a powerful and flexible system, but if you do now know exactly what you are doing, if you do not have an advanced knowledge in "ports" "protocols" and a lot of other jargon, you will be up the creek without a paddle. There is technical support if you can stand to wait 2 days to get a response from Russia! There is also a forum but it may only be useful if you know exactly what you are asking about. A general statement like, "it just doesn't seem to work," will get you nowhere.This program may be useful for network managers and IT professinals. The rest of you 100 milliion users should look elsewhere.
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Reviewed by: MarkT0wne
Strengths: Easy installation. Does not interfere with network. Quick updates. Doesn't slow down machine very much.
Weaknesses: Blocks web sites that should not be blocked.
Overall: I am pleased with this Internet Security Suite. It has the controls and flexibility I need. They could work on improving the web site blocking as some seemingly harmless sites are blocked.
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Reviewed by: rajvuyyuru
Strengths: Ease of Use, Less system resources, Frequent Updates, Excellent Price with promotions
Weaknesses: No phone support, Customize some default settings
Overall: Comes in package with their best Anti Virus, Firewall and Spyware protection. Took very less resources on my laptop, and excellent performance on 64 bit Vista. The only issue that i had in the initial stages is to access some banking sites, and i contacted Tech Support through email and followed their suggestions and no issues from then onwards. I strongly recommand this product.
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Reviewed by: mark71mark
Strengths: Parental Control included. Daily updates available.
Weaknesses: Need to tweak many settings to be fully protected.
Overall: This is a great all-in-one package, but you will definitely need to adjust some settings after installation if you want to take complete advantage of the software. The manual is pretty thorough, and most people won't have too much trouble setting it up. I did not find that IS 7.0 slowed my somewhat older machine down at all. It does the initial scan to clean out any installed malware, but then it was smooth sailing, running quietly in the background and constantly updating itself. I do have to see if I can further configure it as to when to block pop-up windows because there are a couple of sites where I want the pop-ups. Overall, I am pleased with this suite protecting my machine.
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Reviewed by: trvor4370
Strengths: You can fell safe with this software
Weaknesses: Maybe a little use unfriendly, but far better than others
Overall: I use it, recommend it and install it on all my clients computers. It saved me the other day when i could not clean a computer with a Trojan, installed Kaspersky and one scan cleaned it, after hours of trying other software. I recommend it.
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