Kaspersky Lab launches Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 and offers protection that harnesses the best of both worlds

Abingdon, UK, 21 June 2011 - Kaspersky Lab, Europe’s leading developer of internet security solutions, has responded to the rapid growth in the number and complexity of malware threats over the last year by upgrading its popular home user products: Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012. The new editions harness the best of both worlds - cloud-hosted and PC-based protection - to provide internet users with an unsurpassed level of security.

Since Kaspersky Lab launched Internet Security 2011 last summer, malware has become more and more complex and dangerous. Twitter and Facebook attacks have continued, accompanied by the poisoning of search engine results with malicious websites (so called Black Hat SEO). Technology has also evolved; devices have become more advanced and cybercriminals are even more sophisticated. In order to embrace this new reality, Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 have been launched, featuring a hybrid combination of protection from cloud and PC-based security technologies.

The cloud ensures that new threats can be identified and responded to much faster, drawing on a huge, real-time database of shared intelligence and insight. The security technology installed on the PC protects users when the computer is offline, and from PC-based threats such as USB-stick transmitted infections, malicious scripts or advanced rootkits. This combined approach maintains computer performance, mobility and speed while optimising security. In addition, touch-screen device compatibility ensures even the latest devices on the market are protected.

Eugene Kaspersky, CEO and co-founder of Kaspersky Lab, says: “More than 300 million users worldwide depend on Kaspersky Lab to protect their computers and online activity. We are committed to providing them with the best protection available. The new 2012 versions take home PC security to the next level. They feature world-class technologies that harness the power of the cloud, but also ensure PCs are fully protected when they are not connected to the internet. This hybrid approach will combat even the most complex of threats. At the same time, these products are now simpler, faster and more user-friendly than ever before.”

Key features of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 include:

Cloud-based protection. The exchange of information between computer-installed software and centralised, cloud-based databases ensures that users are always protected against the very latest threats and spam. Protection arrives within seconds without users having to store a large amount of data on their computers. Databases located in the cloud also provide real-time protection against new spam emails. This helps Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 to adapt quickly to ever-changing spammer tactics.

Internet link threat warning. These warnings alert users to links that could pose a threat, for example by redirecting users to fraudulent, malicious or spammer websites.

New user interface. The user interface remains straightforward, intuitive and user-friendly, but now also includes animated graphics.

A program activity monitoring module. “System Watcher” tracks program activity. If suspicious behavior is detected, the offending program and related applications can be removed, and changes made to the PC undone with a single click.

File reputation checker. With just one click, users of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 can discover the reputation of any file on a local computer and make an informed decision about whether or not to use it. Users can also find out about the geographical distribution of the file, the level of trust attributed to it by other users and other similar information stored by Kaspersky Lab’s cloud tracking and rapid response systems.

Enhanced convenience and speed. Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 are both high-performance products designed to have minimal impact on computer running speeds and program operations.

Touch-screen device compatibility. Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 can now be used with touch-screen devices (if they’re running Windows apart from “Windows 7 starter”).

To learn more about Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012, visit: http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/kaspersky_internet_security.