Anti-Virus champion Kaspersky 8.0Beta Evaluation

In the era of Kaspersky 4.5, the anti-virus software brand Kaspersky has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. With its powerful heuristic scanning engine combined with the complete virus feature library, Kaspersky protects tens of thousands of Internet users, it has become a well-known anti-virus software in the world. Today, Kaspersky has released its latest version 8.0. What kind of surprises will it bring to people after the perfect version 7.0? Let's wait and see.

Test Platform:

　　

Hardware environment
CPU	Intel 740
Motherboard	Intel 915PM
Memory	512 mb ddr 533*2
Sound Card	5.1 integrated sound card
Graphics card	ATI Mobility Radeon X600 (RV380)
Hard Disk	120 GB 7200 to SATA hard drive
Software Environment
Operating System	Windows XP SP2

　　 Software Information:

　　

Kaspersky online KIS
Software Version	8.0.337BETA
Software size	32.3 MB
Software Language	Simplified Chinese
Software category	Network protection tools
Authorization Method	Trial Test Software
Applicable Environment	Windows XP, 2003, and Vista
Click to download	Kaspersky KIS8.0

　　 Software Overview

Kaspersky Chinese online edition is a well-known Russian data security vendor Kaspersky Labs designed for personal users in China to customize Anti-Virus products. Features of this product include virus scanning, virus protection programs that reside in the background, script virus interceptors, and email detection programs. This product monitors all possible ways of virus intrusion at all times. The most distinctive feature is that the product updates the virus code twice a day, and the update file is only 3-20 KB, which has a minimal impact on network bandwidth and ensures the most secure protection of the user system, is the preferred anti-virus product for individual users.

　　Software Installation

The size of Kaspersky 8.0.337 installation program is 32.3 MB, which is large. It takes about 2 to 3 minutes for the entire installation program. The author uses the Simplified Chinese version in China, the software features and performance are not modified unless the software text is written in Chinese.

　　

Figure 1 software installation Interface

Kaspersky online edition provides richer security protection components for users to choose and install. Five sub-functions are provided to prevent viruses, hacker attacks, and spam, which can effectively prevent any threats and dangerous programs.

　　

Figure 2 component Installation

After the Basic installation process, the new version of the bright interface is displayed. The blue-sea setting wizard gives you a bright and comfortable experience. Currently, this version is suitable for windows xp and windows vista.

　　

Figure 3. Setting wizard

The last step is to update the software online. The download speed is slow during the update process. However, because the downloaded Update file is not large, the update can be completed without a long time.

　　

Figure 4. program update

　Encrypted communication Scan

Attackers sometimes use encrypted SSl connections to download malware to attack computers by bypassing anti-virus protection software. To prevent malware from penetrating through protected connections, they use anti-virus to scan SSL communication. In some cases, it may interfere with the program's use of the SSL connection function. If these problems occur, you can disable scanning SSL communication on the security package of Kaspersky network.

　　

Figure 5 scan encrypted connectionsNew Software Interface

The interface design of the new version of Kaspersky is significantly different from that of all previous versions. The function options are concentrated on the left and the information displayed in the Status dialog box on the right is increased, in addition to the active defense functions provided by Kaspersky, version 8.0 also provides new functions such as IM protection and banner ad interception. The current status data statistics are displayed at the bottom of the page.

　　

Figure 6. Software Protection Interface

　　Anti-malware protection

Kaspersky 8.0 has added protection against malware, even though the communication software IM, this feature scans accessed files, emails, communication messages, webpages, and downloaded files instantly to ensure system security, in addition, the disk rescue and system recovery after infection are added. The current network data traffic information and scan information are displayed at the bottom of the interface, and the display is clear and objective. The anti-malware function improves overall performance and provides improved protection.

　　

Figure 7 anti-malware protection in System Recovery kaback searches for corrupted and incorrect system settings, because system settings for some damages may be caused by malware, in addition, system errors caused by system crashes or incorrect system function optimization are also fixed. After scanning, kaback will list all the problems in the current system and provide solutions and solutions. After selecting this option, click repair. This is very convenient.

　　

Figure 8. System Recovery wizard

　　Enhanced System Security Protection

The network version of Kaspersky 8.0 also adds the Firewall Feature and provides more precise and detailed settings. The log records all program running status, network resources, network connections, and data throughput statistics from the boot to the present. You can know the traffic status of each data packet. The software protection scan is ongoing at any time, and is clearly displayed in the Data Statistical Chart below the interface window.

　　

Figure 9 System Security

　　

Figure 10 network packet record

　　Active Network Data defense

The detailed settings include active protection options in network protection. Currently, this function has integrated eight existing mainstream program damage types.