DETERMINED
to assist internet users in Nigeria to scale the challenges of internet
security, Kaspersky Lab has brought into the country its new
version of
security solution.
The Kaspersky Internet Security multi-device solution provides
users with additional opportunities to manage their Internet protection and to
ensure the safety of their data.
According to the company, users can now protect their
data from being intercepted during an unsafe Internet connection with the help
of Secure Connection noting that the Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device
2017 is a security solution for the whole family; that protects Windows, Mac,
and Android users against malware, dangerous sites, online tracking, fraud and
money theft.
Managing Director at Kaspersky Lab, Africa, Riaan
Badenhorst disclosed that the the security solution can patch potential
"holes" in their device security with Software Updater and Software
Cleaner.
"At Kaspersky Lab we believe that IT security is
not only about the effectiveness of a security solution. It is also about the
user’s own cyber savviness. Cyber savvy people behave carefully and watchfully
online, and they are also ready to apply the latest technological achievements
to protect what is most important for them – whether that’s personal information,
files, privacy, their devices or peace of mind for their family members. We are
striving to offer the user these possibilities with each new version of our
solutions", he said.
He explained that Secure Connection allows users to
connect to the Internet safely, by encrypting all data sent and received
through the network , and that this is especially important when performing
financial operations, authorisation on sites, or transferring confidential
information, as in these cases traffic interception by a stranger could cause
users serious (for example, financial) losses.
He noted that this function is especially useful while
traveling, when many people are increasingly connecting to insecure Wi-Fi
networks to stay in touch.
According to a Kaspersky Lab study, globally, every 18
percent user has fallen victim to cybercriminals when traveling, saying “This
is not surprising considering the fact that (and what a coincidence) – one in
five (travelers does not take any steps to protect themselves while online.
Secure Connection is now a necessary protection measure when connecting to a
public Wi-Fi.”
The Kaspersky Lab protection component, Secure
Connection, can be launched from the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security
– multi-device.
It can also be activated automatically when the device
is connected to public Wi-Fi or the user is inputting confidential information
online, such as on banking websites, online stores, payment systems, e-mail and
social networks.
Within the security product’s license, users have 200
MB of encrypted traffic at their daily disposal, and for an additional monthly
or annual fee they can get an unlimited volume of traffic.
Kaspersky revealed that one of the common methods of
malware penetrating the computer is the use of errors (so-called
vulnerabilities) in the programmes installed on it stressing that 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 programmes 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 programme 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, Kaspersky Internet
Security – multi-device 2017 has 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).
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