Kaspersky Lab and Avian Technologies present Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 version with Multi Dev

Kaspersky Lab has presented the new version of its flagship security solution Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 with Multi Device protection, which provides users with additional opportunities to manage their internet protection and to ensure their data safety. 

Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 Multi Device security solution is for the whole family; they protect Windows, Mac, and Android users against malware, dangerous sites, online tracking, fraud and money theft.

This year Kaspersky Lab products for Windows have integrated several new functions including new features wherein, users can patch potential ‘holes’ in their device security with Software Updater and Software Cleaner.

Kaspersky Lab Managing Director – South Asia Altaf Halde said, “Sri Lanka is growing at a fast pace in the digital world and so it needs digital security. At Kaspersky Lab we strive to protect everything of value to our users from cybercriminals, hackers and malware writers. People are now more conscious about security and they are careful with their digital assets; we believe that our new product line will ensure that our users enjoy their computing experience. The new product line has become more powerful and has been further enhanced to ensure users’ privacy and security.”

On the eve of the press launch Avian Technologies Board Directors Ranil Francisco and Buddhika Liyanage said, “Avian Technologies’ alliance with Kaspersky Lab runs back to almost a decade, a partnership which has ensured latest IT Security solutions to the rapidly growing ICT industry in Sri Lanka. We are proud to be launching the Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 version with Multi Device Security protection. Having established itself over 10 years ago, with the goal to maintain the most robust, reliable services and solutions for the industry, Avian Technologies stands as the leader of the IT Security industries of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Avian Technologies is the only technology company to have a 24/7 hotline for professional sales and technical support in Sri Lanka, and a wide distribution network with over 300 re-sellers island wide.”

The two new functions included in the latest version are the Software Updater and Software Cleaner, both developed to ensure protection and speed in the devices.

One of the common methods of malware penetrating the computer is the use of errors (so-called vulnerabilities) in the programs installed on it. Developers regularly update their products, however not all users regularly update these on their devices. Software Updater can automatically find the applications that need to be updated and, if the user agrees, install the latest versions from vendor sites on their computer. The user can also request the update of an application manually or add any of them to the list of applications that should not be updated (for example, if the older version is required).

According to the Kaspersky Lab study, 37% of users store programs that they do not use on their device. In addition to the fact that this overloads the device memory, it also provides extra opportunities for cybercriminals to penetrate the system. Software Cleaner scans all applications installed on the computer and marks those posing potential risk. Users sometimes do not even know about these applications being installed on their devices or are unaware of their negative effects.

Software Cleaner will inform users of a program if it has been installed without their awareness or clear consent (for example, as additional software during the installation of another application), or if it slows down the user’s device, provides incomplete/incorrect information about its functions, operates in the background mode, shows banners and messages without permission (e.g., advertising), or is rarely used. Upon receipt of a report from Software Cleaner, the user can either remove or leave the application in question.

In addition to the new functions, Kaspersky2017 Multi Device have been enhanced with improved advanced technologies such as the multi-level protection of financial transactions (with Safe Money), the prevention of the installation of unwanted applications (with Application Manager, part of the former Change Control feature) and the blocking of advertising banners in the browser (with Anti-Banner).