Kaspersky Internet Security (KIS 2012) application was designed to be a all in one security software solution that offers a worry-free computing environment for you and your family. The Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 is also an award-winning overall security suite which combines the essential security of Kaspersky lab’s leading antivirus software with additional layers of defense against hackers, spam, identity theft, and complex Internet threats.
Kaspersky lab haven’t yet mentioned what are the new features in Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 product. But based on the leaked Screenshots (see images attachment), they have included a reputation like feature that previously in KIS 2010 called as the Astraea system. This reputation-based technology leverages the anonymous software usage patterns of millions of Kaspersky users to automatically identify new threats while maintaining among the lowest false positive rates.
KIS 2012 Screenshot
However, we can estimate the features of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012. For further detail you can download KIS 2012 trial version and see what the new feature are.
KIS 2012 Features
Some Key Features (Possible) of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 (KIS 2012 Features)
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.
Recommended Softaware to Install, Before Installing this Software
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
- 300 MHz of CPU (Intel Pentium) or higher (or equivalent), 256 MB available RAM, 50 MB free hard drive space, MS IE, MS Installer, Internet connection (for KIS activation)
