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From Russia, with Love. When the Cold War began, the Russians and Americans utilized every scrap of information to outwit each other regarding scientific achievements. Both sides were able to pioneer technological advancements as a result of this struggle. Fast-forward to present day, when the Cold War is but a distant memory. Both Russians and Americans unite and scramble against new, virtual threats: viruses, malware, and spyware. In this battlefield, Russian-developed anti virus scan and removal software outshines its Western counterparts with its phenomenal performance as a well-rounded security tool.

The Kaspersky anti-virus scanner has been around for some time, silently gaining acclaim for its thorough scanning capabilities and wide range of scanning features. The latest installment in a long line of security tools, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011, gives Kaspersky Labs a new claim to fame. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 impressed us by identifying all viruses and malware on test computers, and was able to remove the majority of these security threats. It also provides intensive online protection against all types of security threats by resolving browser vulnerabilities and completely blocking out highly fatal threats such as keyloggers, malware, and phishing sites. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 also extends its influence to Instant Messengers, which may also be a source of malicious software. Advanced users can revel in the wide array of modifications that can be made on Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011’s settings.

The only dent in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011’s solid performance is its slow scanning time, which also tends to slow down the user’s system performance. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 also made lapses regarding spyware by letting a small percentage of them slip through its defensive net.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011’s online virus database is updated every hour, rendering it as the most frequently updated scanner on the market. With regards to support, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 raises the bar on user-friendliness because of its context-sensitive, in-program help files. FAQs and forums are also available online, and users can also opt to e-mail their concerns, or dial a toll-free number to take advantage of live technical support.

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Features-At-A-Glance

• Resolves browser instabilities
• Identifies keyloggers, malware, and phishing threats
• Protects IM
• Includes spyware protection
• On-line FAQs and forums

Price

• $39.95
• Includes a one-user and one-year license

Pros

• Excellent malware protection
• Hourly database updates
• Live technical support

Cons

• Slow scanning time