Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Review

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC has been developed by Kaspersky Lab ZAO, specifically for MAC users in order to provide advanced and constantly updated security and protection against malicious software and generic threats that are constantly designed for this platform.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

• Real Time Protection
• Advanced Malware Protection and Removal
• Vulnerability scan and treatment advice
• Rescue CD

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Protection Against

Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Viruses, Worms, Keyloggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Popups and Potentially Malicious Websites.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Scope of Protection

This MAC specific antivirus product is able to protect all digital assets stored and processed on the MAC platform, such as sensitive information related to personal digital identity, music, photos and more against the ever growing IT threats that have been developed to target MAC users in particular. As a result, Kasperksy Antivirus for MAC is able to protect against more than 30,000 new Internet threats that are identified every single day as targeting MAC specific platforms.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Features

The features offered by Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC are very similar to the ones offered on the classical Microsoft Windows platform, however, some MAC specific features have been implemented in order to turn this security solution into a truly MAC based application.

What is included in Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

• Complete threat protection against all forms of digital attacks targeting MAC OS
• Cloud-based scanning
• Kaspersky LAB URL Advisor browser extension
• Automatic malware database updates
• MAC specific look and feel
• Improved protection
• Improved performance
• Multi-core optimization
• Technical support options
• Knowledge Base

For the list of features and protection mechanisms not included in Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC, it is recommended you purchase a security suite, such as Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 or a specialized PC cleaning and tune-up software product.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Effectiveness

According to some of the world’s leading 3rd party software quality and antivirus efficiency certification providers, CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010 has managed to obtain the following rankings:

Virus Bulletin – Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC has not yet been reviewed by Virus Bulletin, however, other products from the Kaspersky Lab ZAO software family have been certified by this antivirus certification provider. It is unlikely this product will get tested, as it's MAC related.

AV Comparatives – Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC has not yet been reviewed by AV Comparatives however, other products from the Kaspersky Lab ZAO software family have been certified by this antivirus certification provider

West Coast Labs –Kaspersky Lab ZAO has been awarded with the Westcoast Labs Checkmark Certification & Platinum Product Award

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Ease of Installation

The software is easy to install and configure, in line of respect with other typical MAC platform software products. Very little experience is required in order to properly setup this product, even MAC beginner users will be able to benefit from the award winning antivirus solution that Kaspersky has published for the MAC platform.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Amount of System Resources

This antivirus is able to provide a decent level of security. It will not affect your MAC platform’s performance, as it only requires a small volume of resources in order to operate at its maximum level. While only 512 MB of RAM are required to properly operate the software, it is recommended you have 1GB of RAM available on the system in order to make sure that Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC will run at maximum levels of performance.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Ease of Use

Thanks to the MAC specific graphical user interface, Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC is both easy to use and intuitive. MAC users that are used to the style and way of working with the applications on this platform will surely find it easy and accessible to both run and configure this product. However, very little MAC specific experience is required in order to operate Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC, and even beginners will find it comfortable to secure their MAC platform using this award winning software.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Compatibility System Requirements

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC is compatible with the following Operating Systems:

• Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC minimum hardware requirements:

• MAC system with Intel processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 270 MB of available hard drive space (depending on antivirus database size)
• Internet connection (for product activation and updates)

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC can be purchased for $59.95 per year and the license offers protection for 1 MAC Computer.

Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC Help & Support

The product is backed up by professional help & support documentation, as well as specialized staff ready to offer remote assistance at any time of the day. Technical support, product manuals, as well as official forums, can be accessed at the following addresses:

• Product Support for Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

http://support.kaspersky.com/kavmac

• Product Manuals for Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

 http://support.kaspersky.com/kavmac

• Community Forums for Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC

http://forum.kaspersky.com/

Summary

Due to the fact that Kaspersky Antivirus for MAC is built on the already experienced Kaspersky Labs Windows anti-malware security solutions, this MAC specific product brings all the power and security capabilities that Kaspersky customers have been used with on other platforms.

Other related security products from the same family of Kaspersky Lab ZAO software solutions include Kaspersky Antivirus 2011, Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 and Kaspersky Password Manager.

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