Safety on the run

Netbooks, the low fuss, low-cost alternative to notebooks, are selling in ever greater numbers as people appreciate their versatility and portability. However, with the limited software loaded on these computers, and especially in a cost-conscious market, many netbook users are going without online protection.

This is a serious mistake. The Web is the major source of malware, and that malware runs perfectly well on the Windows XP that runs the large majority of netbooks.

"Netbooks are often used to surf the Internet and many people may not be aware of precautions they need to take to protect themselves against online threats," says Jason Phillips, Sales Director at specialist distributor Phoenix Software. "Low computing power also means savvy netbook users may shut down critical security programs to boost speed. What many people don't realise is that there are security programs that run in the background, providing comprehensive, up-to-date protection against online threats without slowing down the system."

Kaspersky Netbook Security 2011 is one of these systems. All the features and technologies of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 are included in this product, which stops your Netbook from being slowed down by cybercriminals and delivers unsurpassed online safety while protecting files, music and photos from hackers.

The program offers a number of new and improved features together with unique protection technologies to address the latest online threats, keep your netbook running smoothly and customise protection according to your activities. “Kaspersky Netbook Security has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience,” says Phillips. “It's been optimised to work with netbooks that have lower resolution screens, and it offers high performance, even on low-end ultra-portable PCs. But it still provides premium security online for Web and e-mail and offers identity theft protection, among other features.”

Conveniently offered on a USB memory stick for easy installation, as most netbooks have no optical drive, Kaspersky Netbook Security boasts special tools to treat even the most complex infections, such as System Watcher technology, which monitors and analyses every system event to accurately detect any dangerous behaviour. Providing protection for your digital identity at all times, the program blocks malware and phishing websites and allows questionable applications and websites to be run in 'Safe Run Mode'.

“The award-winning technologies in Kaspersky Netbook Security 2011 protect you from cybercrime and a wide range of IT threats, including viruses, Trojans, worms and other malware, spyware and adware, as well as rootkits, bootkits and other complex threats. It also prevents identity theft by keyloggers, screen capture malware or phishing scams and unwanted, offensive Web content and spam.”

He adds that Kaspersky's understanding of the needs of its users is further evidenced by the protection all of its products, including Kaspersky Netbook Security, offer families from online predators with the parental control feature and the Security Application Monitor to give users a full picture of the programs installed on the device. “For 13 years, Kaspersky has been at the forefront of exposing, analysing and neutralising IT threats. Along the way, the company has amassed a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge about the threats Internet users encounter and how to deal with them. It makes sense that this expertise is applied equally to all computing devices, including ultra-portable netbooks.”

Phoenix Software is the South African distributor of Kaspersky products, among other software solutions.

Kaspersky Netbook Security 2011 is available at leading retailers at an SRP of R399.99.