Kaspersky Security Cloud Free is the free version of the popular Russian antivirus, capable of protecting your computer from the most common viruses and malware (including zero day).
With top-notch security technology, the software competes with other free solutions such as Bitdefender Free and Avast Antivirus Free. Thanks to its real-time analysis and automatic updates, you will be safe from the latest and most powerful threats trying to get hold of your personal data.
Basic protection against viruses and malware
Kaspersky is one of the most popular and reliable antivirus out there today. And it is that despite the fact that the federal agencies of the United States have prohibited the use of the software to allegedly spy on the part of the Russian authorities, there is no convincing evidence to support it.
Both its free and paid tools are used by more than 400 millions of users worldwide. In that sense, this free version of Kaspersky, what time is it part of its Security Cloud line– is offered as the answer to protect your Windows PC and keep cybercriminals away from your computer and personal information.
With a simple interface and with multiple options for easy access and configuration, Kaspersky Security Cloud Free will protect you every time you open an email and when you enter dangerous websites. Emails you receive are scanned before opening, and phishing websites are automatically blocked to prevent your identity and money from being stolen.
Among your main analysis options are “Complete analisis”, “Quick scan”, “Selective analysis” Y “External device analysis”. At the same time, there is the option to analyze running processes, very useful for detecting intrusive processes on your system.
It also has an interesting security tool, as the on-screen keyboard. This enables you to enter data on pages “sensitive” like those of your bank. In this way, thwarts malware keylogging attacks, that registers the keys you press. It also has a secure browser, even though to use it it is necessary to upgrade to the paid version.
Other tools available are the password manager and one VPN. Despite this, being a free version, have many limitations. To get the most out of these tools, must go through the payment procedure.
By last, It is worth noting the fact that this free antivirus does not consume many CPU resources as some think. Kaspersky Free can work optimally on Windows computers 7, 8 O 10 and with processors 1 GHz.
Characteristics
- Effective protection against ransomware
- You need to register to use the antivirus.
- Top-notch malware protection
- Various scan options
- Low consumption of CPU resources
- Cleaning tools
- Opportunity to enable and disable automatic protection.
- Extensions for the main web browsers
- Analysis scheduling
- Email scanner
- On-screen keyboard to avoid keyloggers
- Game mode
- Detect zero-day malware
- Protection against suspicious sites
- Managed limited passwords
- Free VPN with bandwidth limitations
- Customization options
- No technical support
System requirements
- Operating system: Windows 7, 8 O 10.
- Processor 1 GHz or better
- Free disk space: 1,5 GB
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4 the later
- Memory (RAM): 1 GB (32 bits) O 2 GB (64 bits)
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