Advanced antivirus software with maximum spyware protection to guard against viruses, Trojans, and worms, spyware and adware, rootkits, identity theft and phishing attacks.

Key Technologies

• Protects from viruses, Trojans, worms, spyware, adware
• Scans files, email, and Internet traffic
• Protects instant messengers
• Protects from unknown threats
• Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities
• Disables links to malware sites / phishing sites
• Global Threat Monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)
• Blocks all types of keyloggers
• Automatic database updates
• Free technical support
• Functionality

Hourly updates and fastest response times ensure you benefit from the industry's most up-to-date protection.
New - Advanced anti-virus engine delivers the industry's fastest scan times (Passmark Security, June 2007). Saves time and improves performance.
Protects you from the phishing and malware sites that you wouldn't otherwise know were attempting to steal from you.
Kaspersky Security Network allows your computer to report when it discovers a threat that hasn't been seen before. All 250 million Kaspersky users benefit from our combined knowledge! 
 
A New Generation of Threat Protection
Kaspersky's Internet Security lab has seen an unprecedented growth in cybercrime attacks. In 2007 alone we responded to more than 2 million new malicious threat samples - more than the prior 15 years combined. These attacks have become remarkably sophisticated, with cybercrimals finding new inventive ways to steal private information, personal identities and financial data.

A Smarter Approach to Security
Kaspersky Lab has raised the bar once again. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 2009 offers a thoroughly new approach to keeping you safe. Along with new enhancements to our top-rated detection technology, we've added important new layers of security designed to provide the greatest possible protection. And we did it while making version 2009 up to 7 times faster. It's all about premium protection that lets you make the most of your computer's power.

Hourly updates and fastest response times ensure you benefit from the industry's most up-to-date protection.
New - Advanced anti-virus engine delivers the industry's fastest scan times (Passmark Security, June 2007). Saves time and improves performance.
Protects you from the phishing and malware sites that you wouldn't otherwise know were attempting to steal from you.
Kaspersky Security Network allows your computer to report when it discovers a threat that hasn't been seen before. All 250 million Kaspersky users benefit from our combined knowledge!

A New Generation of Threat Protection
Kaspersky's Internet Security lab has seen an unprecedented growth in cybercrime attacks. In 2007 alone we responded to more than 2 million new malicious threat samples - more than the prior 15 years combined. These attacks have become remarkably sophisticated, with cybercrimals finding new inventive ways to steal private information, personal identities and financial data.

A Smarter Approach to Security
Kaspersky Lab has raised the bar once again. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 2009 offers a thoroughly new approach to keeping you safe. Along with new enhancements to our top-rated detection technology, we've added important new layers of security designed to provide the greatest possible protection. And we did it while making version 2009 up to 7 times faster. It's all about premium protection that lets you make the most of your computer's power.

Built on an all-new anti-virus engine. We think you'll find an "apples to apples" comparison reveals Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 delivers impressive scanning speeds and comprehensive protection from viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, and spyware and adware. It keeps you clear of infected Internet sites and identity theft and phishing attempts.

• Essential Protection          
• Virus, Trojan, and Worm Protection     
• Spyware and Adware Protection     
• Automatic HOURLY Updates         
• New Threats Response Time (hours) 0-2 4-6 4-6 2-4 >8
• Proactive Behavior Blocker       
• Scans Email Messages     
• Scans Instant Messages (IM)      
• Scans Web Activity (HTTP traffic)         
• Blocks Phishing Attempts       
• Detects Unknown Malware (Heuristics)        

Advanced Protection          
Protects Against Hacker Utilities       
Restricts Unknown Application Activities       
Identifies Application Vulnerabilities         
Keylogger Protection        
           
Additional Capabilities          
Free Technical Support Phone; Email; Chat; Kbase Email; Chat; Kbase Email; Chat; Kbase Phone; Email; Chat Phone; Email; Chat; Kbase
Scan Speed Adjusts to User Activity         
Option to Scan Only New or Modified Files        
Choice of Automatic or Expert Mode         
Low Memory Usage (MB used) 15.7 10.1 43.5 39.9 32.1
Enables Global Community Watch        
Time to Launch Internet Explorer 976.5 ms 997.2 ms 1228.0 ms 1690.8 ms 2664.8 ms
Optimized for Gaming        
Restores Correct Settings After Attack         

Product Comparisons: Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 (except text #1 identified above which used Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 against other Security products, and test #2 that used Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0) Norton Anti-Virus 2008, McAfee Virus Scan Plus 2008, TrendMicro Anti-Virus Plus Anti-Spyware 2008, Microsoft Windows Live OneCare

Supported Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or higher), Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (32/64 bit) (Service Pack 2 or higher), Microsoft Windows Vista home basic (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64 bit).

Hardware and Software Requirements:
Windows XP: Intel Pentium 800 MHz or higher (or compatible CPU) and 256 MB available RAM
Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 800 MHz 32 bit (x86)/64 bit (x64) or higher (or compatible CPU) and 512 MB available RAM.

Installation:
50 MB free space on the hard drive. CD-ROM (for installation of the program from CD); computer mouse; Internet connection (for product activation); Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (for downloading updates); Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0. Optimized for mobile PC's with Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology

Technology Includes:
One year subscription to anti-malware updates and free upgrades to new software versions Free technical support (Phone, Live Chat, Email, Knowledge Base); Phone Support in U.S. 

Available Options:

1 Year Download (+$9.99) 1 Year Product Support (+$9.99) 90 Day Download (+$4.99) Backup FlashDrive Shipped (+$9.99)