Jun 14 2009, 09:13 AM, updated 17y ago
Kaspersky Lab has announced an anti-malware product specifically designed for netbooks, the first to fill a potentially lucrative new software niche.
According to the company, Kaspersky Internet Security Special Edition for Ultra-Portables has been "optimized" for netbooks running the Intel Atom, Intel Celeron-M, or VIA C7-M processors that power the current generation of Windows XP-based small-screen wonders.
The product is so optimized that the company says it will not run on systems that don't use these microprocessors even those running on a variant of XP.
Netbooks on which the software has been found to run are the Samsung NC10, MSI Wind, Acer Aspire One, and more recent Asus EeePC models. A full list of tech requirements can be found on the company's website.
Given that the software is more expensive that the company's mainstream antivirus program, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009, what are users actually getting for their money? After all, conventional antivirus products do run successfully on netbooks of the x86-compatible chip types specified by Kaspersky.
The software has many of the same features as the equivalent high-end product for mainstream x86 CPUs, including virus, Web and IM scanning, e-mail filtering, a firewall, and security for VPNs and even Wi-Fi. It even has the company's useful virtual keyboard the paranoid might find helpful in defeating keyloggers. The only omission appears to be antispam.
As to technical optimisation, the software only runs well at a maximum resolution of 1024 x 600, the company said, which suggests that some of the work has been done on making the application look good on a small screen.
The company was unable to furnish further details at press time, but it is likely that the application will also use tweaks to keep its various operations at a lower CPU priority setting by default. Kaspersky Lab's Internet Security Special Edition for Ultra-Portables costs £39.99 (approx $65).
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Designed for Ultra-Portables
High performance, even on low-end ultra-portable PCs
Program windows are adjusted to fit small screen resolution
Essential Protection
Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms
Blocks spyware and adware
Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand
Scans email messages (regardless of email client)
Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)
Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts
Extended Protection
Two-way personal firewall
Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections
Intrusion prevention system
Intelligent application management and control
automatically configured application rules
security rating is assigned to unknown applications
access to the user’s resources and data is restricted for unknown applications
Preventive Protection
Scans operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
Disables links to malware sites
Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
Advanced Protection & Recovery
The program can be installed on infected computers
Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
Tools for creating a rescue disk
Data & Identity Theft Protection
Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
Blocks all types of keyloggers
Virtual keyboard is provided for safely entering logins and passwords
Prevents the theft of data exchanged via secure connections (HTTPS / SSL)
Blocks unauthorized dial-up connections
Cleans up any traces of user activity (deletes temporary files, cookies etc.)
Content Filtering
Parental control
Improved antispam protection (plugins for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, The Bat!, Thunderbird)
Blocks banners on web pages
Usability
Automatic configuration during installation
Wizards for common tasks
Visual reports with charts and diagrams
Alerts provide all the information necessary for informed user decisions
Automatic or interactive mode
Round-the-clock technical support
Automatic database updates
High performance, even on low-end ultra-portable PCs
Program windows are adjusted to fit small screen resolution
Essential Protection
Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms
Blocks spyware and adware
Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand
Scans email messages (regardless of email client)
Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)
Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)
Provides proactive protection from unknown threats
Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts
Extended Protection
Two-way personal firewall
Safe Wi-Fi and VPN connections
Intrusion prevention system
Intelligent application management and control
automatically configured application rules
security rating is assigned to unknown applications
access to the user’s resources and data is restricted for unknown applications
Preventive Protection
Scans operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities
Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
Disables links to malware sites
Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code
Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
Advanced Protection & Recovery
The program can be installed on infected computers
Self-protection from being disabled or stopped
Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software
Tools for creating a rescue disk
Data & Identity Theft Protection
Disables links to fake (phishing) websites
Blocks all types of keyloggers
Virtual keyboard is provided for safely entering logins and passwords
Prevents the theft of data exchanged via secure connections (HTTPS / SSL)
Blocks unauthorized dial-up connections
Cleans up any traces of user activity (deletes temporary files, cookies etc.)
Content Filtering
Parental control
Improved antispam protection (plugins for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, The Bat!, Thunderbird)
Blocks banners on web pages
Usability
Automatic configuration during installation
Wizards for common tasks
Visual reports with charts and diagrams
Alerts provide all the information necessary for informed user decisions
Automatic or interactive mode
Round-the-clock technical support
Automatic database updates
Attention! Only works on ultra-portables that meet these requirements!
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Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Requirements
Intel Atom, Intel Celeron-M, or VIA C7-M processor
256 MB available RAM
Required for all installations
50 MB free space on the hard drive
computer mouse
Internet connection (for product activation)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher (for downloading updates)
Tested to work on the following devices
ASUS Eee PC (90x, 100x)
Acer Aspire One
MSI Wind
Samsung NC10
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or higher)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Requirements
Intel Atom, Intel Celeron-M, or VIA C7-M processor
256 MB available RAM
Required for all installations
50 MB free space on the hard drive
computer mouse
Internet connection (for product activation)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher (for downloading updates)
Tested to work on the following devices
ASUS Eee PC (90x, 100x)
Acer Aspire One
MSI Wind
Samsung NC10
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