Kaspersky Internet Security

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Kaspersky Internet Security
Developer(s)Kaspersky Lab
Initial release2006; 18 years ago (2006)
Stable releaseWindows

21 (21.3.10.391h) (31 January 2022; 2 years ago (2022-01-31)[1]) [±]

OS X

21 (21.1.0.150c) (1 September 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-01)[2]) [±]
Preview release2019 (19.0.0.648) [±]
Trialware software as a service
Websitewww.kaspersky.com/internet-security

Kaspersky Internet Security (often abbreviated to KIS) was

data leaks. Kaspersky Lab Diagnostics results are distributed to relevant developers through the MIT License
.

Windows edition

Version 2007 (6.0)

Version 6.0 was the first release of KIS.

false positives — eight of 20,000 clean files were incorrectly flagged as malicious — and its noticeable impact on computer performance. However, data is cached from each scan, making each subsequent scan faster. The firewall blocked all attacks from inside and outside the computer when tested.[5]

The magazine found the

retail price
, US$79.95.

KIS 6.0 supports

ME, NT Workstation 4.0, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, and Vista. 50 megabytes of free space, Internet Explorer 5.5, and Windows Installer 2.0 are required. RAM and CPU requirements are dependent on the operating system.[6]

Version 2008 (7.0)

Version 7.0 introduced a redesigned GUI. Components were renamed and reorganized; the Anti-hacker module was renamed to the Firewall, and the Anti-Spy module was integrated with the Privacy Control module.

PC World described the new interface as "intuitive" and "great-looking".[7]

Parental controls were introduced, with specific settings for different age categories, such as "child" or "parent". Within age categories are content categories, such as

drugs or violence. Users can manually configure profiles. Filtering profiles can be associated with users. Since content is filtered at the network level, the feature will work with any Internet browser. The filter relies on a database of known URLs and can analyse websites in real-time. Attempts to access forbidden URLs are logged, and sites visited are tracked as well, raising privacy issues. Limits on Internet access may be set based on time, and chat rooms along with webmail sites can be manually blocked.[8]

Spam filtering integrates with

blacklisted based on phrases present in the text. E-mail with non-ASCII characters or invisible text can also be blocked. However, version 7.0 had a relatively poor showing, misidentifying 30 percent of valid messages in PC Magazine testing. 30 percent of spam also made to the inbox.[8]

Protection against

webform information.[7]

Malware protection was mostly positive in detection and disinfection tests by AV-Test.org. Version 7.0 detected 100 percent of wildlist threats. Using one-month-old

rootkits, and was only able to remove two of six rootkits. The firewall correctly blocked all attempted outside connections, with a reasonable level of security when left on default settings.[7]

This version drops support for the Windows 98, 2000, and NT. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required, except in the case of XP Professional x64 edition. Vista is supported as well. RAM and CPU requirements are dependent on the operating system. 75 megabytes of free space, Internet Explorer 5.5, and Windows Installer 2.0.

Version 2009 (8.0)

This version introduces a revised user interface, an application filtering module, an updated anti-virus engine, and a

PC Magazine also noted pop-up notifications were kept to a minimum.[10]

Kaspersky claims the core anti-virus engine was revised to increase scan speed. PC Magazine found an initial scan took over two hours, however subsequent scans took two minutes to complete. However, malware detection was relatively low in comparison to other anti-virus applications tested. Out of 650 thousand samples, version 8.0 detected 95.6 percent. The top score was around 99 percent. Using two-week-old signatures, version 8.0 detected 52 percent of viruses in a different set of samples. Kaspersky also blocked about 60 percent of malware based solely on behaviour. The top performers scored 55.3 percent and 80 percent respectively. Version 2009 detected 98.1 percent of adware. However, PC World noted to achieve that kind of performance, users will have to modify program settings. On default settings, KIS allowed Zango to install. To block the installation, users must enable KIS to scan for "other malware".[11]

The Security Analyzer looks for operating system and program patches. It also looks for vulnerable system settings, presenting users with a list of recommended actions to prevent malware from gaining access to a system. However, PC World criticized the amount of computer jargon used and lack of information about how adjust settings appropriately.[citation needed] On the other hand, PC Magazine found the feature straightforward, and often the solution involved downloading and installing an update.[12]

KIS uses a whitelist by

Mozilla Firefox blocked 81 percent.[13]

Spam filtering now integrates with

NNTP
traffic. Spam can be automatically diverted to its own folder. When using an unsupported e-mail client to download POP3, IMAP or NNTP mail, Kaspersky will still generate a report of all messages. However, in an unsupported client, there will be no toolbar nor will the program classify any messages as spam in the client itself.

Version 2010 (9.0)

Version 2010 of Kaspersky Internet Security introduced an overhauled user interface and a sandbox for running applications in a virtualized environment. The 9.0.0.736 build of KIS 2010 fully supported the Windows 7 operating system.[14]

Version 2011 (11.0)

The beta version was released for all windows users on 8 June 2010. This version included a new interface, as well as a gadget only available for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users.[15] PC Mag rated this version "very good" (4/5 stars). Its firewall was noted to be very good, but that made up for its only adequate malware detection rates.[16] Two critical fixes have been released by Kaspersky Lab, making the current version 11.0.2.556.[17]

Version 2012 (12.0)

On 1 March 2011, Kaspersky released the first build of version 2012, it came out as beta version and in English, French and Russian version, with more versions due out later.[18] On 7 June 2011 Kaspersky Lab announced the commercial release of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 in France, Germany, Switzerland. The current version is 12.0.0.374.[19]

Version 2013 (13.0)

The beta version was released for all windows users on 3 March 2012. This version includes an interface which looks (currently, at least) much like Internet Security 2012. There is no Safe Run option, no Proactive Defense, while instead the behavioural monitoring System Watcher seems to be taking greater responsibility for detecting malware and a Safe Banking feature has been added.

The release candidate (build 13.0.1.4088 RC) was released for all windows users on 20 July 2012.

The Final Version was released on 28 August 2012 build 13.0.1.4190

Version 2014 (14.0)

Beta testing started on 12 March 2013.[20] This version introduced a Windows 8 like GUI design. The final version was released on 3 August 2013 build 14.0.0.4651 in India and Russia, then on August 13 in the US and August 27 in the UK. The 2014 release was frequently characterized as inferior to user expectations, largely due to its removal of a range of granular fine-tuning options in 2013 and earlier, which were used by experienced users; a number of these were added back in the 2015 beta by the time of its technical release (build 463).

As of February 13, 2014 build 14.0.0.4651(E) was released. Build 14.0.0.4651(I) is the latest (current) version.

Version 2015 (15.0)

In April 2014, a

beta version of the 2015 product, build 463, was released, followed by a technical release preview, of the near-complete 2015 product. The first official release of the product was in Bangladesh in June 2014.[21]

Version 2017 (17.0)

Version 2018 (18.0)

Version 2019 (19.0)

Version 2020 (20.0)

Version 2021 (21.0)

Controversies regarding security

In March 2015, Bloomberg accused Kaspersky of having close ties to Russian military and intelligence officials.[22] Kaspersky slammed the claims in his blog, calling the coverage "sensationalist" and guilty of "exploiting paranoia" to "increase readership".[23]

As a result of alleged Russian involvement in the

Department of Homeland Security officially banned the use of the Kaspersky Internet Security by the United States federal government in September 2017.[24]

As of December 12, 2017, the use of Kaspersky software is banned from use by the American federal government by law.[25]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Kaspersky Internet Security 21 for Mac release notes". Kaspersky Lab. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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  6. ^ "Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 MP2 (builds 6.0.2.614, 6.0.2.621)". Kaspersky Lab Technical Support. Kaspersky Lab. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
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  9. ^ Neil J. Rubenking (4 August 2008). "Kaspersky Internet Security 2009". PC Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
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  14. ^ "Get the protection you need for Windows 7". Kaspersky.com. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Kaspersky Lab releases Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011". Kaspersky.com. 8 June 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  16. ^ Rubenking, Neil J. "Kaspersky Internet Security 2011". PC Magazine.
  17. ^ "Product Updates and Documentation: Kaspersky Internet Security". Archived from the original on 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2010-11-29.
  18. ^ "Kaspersky Dev Channel". Devbuilds.kaspersky-labs.com. Archived from the original on 6 March 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  19. ^ "Kaspersky Internet Security 2012: commercial release (build 12.0.0.374)". Support.kaspersky.com. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Kaspersky Beta Testing Forum". Forum.kaspersky.com. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  21. ^ "Kaspersky Lab's latest 2015 versions launched | STOCK & CORPORATE | Financial Express :: Financial Newspaper of Bangladesh". Archived from the original on 2014-06-14. Retrieved 2014-06-23.
  22. ^ Matlack, Carol (19 March 2015). "The Company Securing Your Internet Has Close Ties to Russian Spies". Bloomberg.
  23. ^ "Eugene Kaspersky intensifies US vs Russia flame war, accusing Bloomberg of creating 'conspiracy theories' about his company". Computing. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  24. ^ "Trump Administration Bans Federal Agencies from Using Kaspersky Software". Fortune. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  25. ^ "Trump signs into law U.S. government ban on Kaspersky Lab software". Reuters. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.

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