Kaspersky Internet Security 2019 Feedback

[RoboMan]

Kaspersky is probably one of the most known security companies around the world, loved by some and not so much by others.

I hereby share with you my experience with it. I also invite you to take a look at my Light Configuration Thread for this product, where I share with you the best configuration possible to achieve the maximum protection, along with the lightest resource consuming, making your system fast, stable, and secure. (it includes lots of product's screenshots as well!)

I seriously think Kaspersky Internet Security is one, if not the best, and most robust security software, including a huge malware database, almost instant threat response, and insanely useful modules such as System Watcher and Application Control, which can create a kind-of default deny enviroment, making sure no suspicious or unwanted software is even executed at first or second ground.

Interesting Q&A about KIS

Spoiler: FAQ

1. Why Kaspersky?
Kaspersky is definitely a market leader, with huge experience on the cybersecurity area and innovation, winning multiple awards and prizes for the great protection it can offer.

2. Can I use it on my old PC?
Well, stop right there DINOSAUR. It stricly depends. Old computers, those which still use XP, will have lots of problems with Kaspersky and any security software, due to logic reason. Now, if we talk about low-end PC's, like those with 2GB of RAM or antique processors, I would suggest not to use Kaspersky. Nevertheless, remember it's always a trying thing. Use free trials to test your system's response.

3. Which is the ideal public/audience/customer for Kaspersky?
I would say anybody. If you use your PC for banking, for social media, if you're an online streamer, if you work with Autocad/Photoshop, or if you just game. I do all these at the same time. Never an issue.

4. What about the price?
Kasperksy is actually very affordable. You can access to cheap licenses on the web, just make sure it's legit and legal. Lots of deals are launched every week. Make sure to grab one!

5. What's the meaning of life?
Although I don't know the answer for that one, I certainly assume it's "live to mock Panda for being a terrible product". (but praise Panda animals)

What do you think about this software? Do you use it or recommend it?​

 

[blackice]

I was considering leaving some feedback with the new posting system on some software, but this puts anything I would write to shame! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience good sir!

 

[RoboMan]

I was considering leaving some feedback with the new posting system on some software, but this puts anything I would write to shame! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience good sir!

Hey mate! Thanks for your words! Do not fear to post your review! It's not about who shares the best feedback, but about everybody giving their experience! No one should be guided by one single opinion! Plus, this is just what I've lived personally, and I could have made it better but I'm lazy

 

[Wraith]

@RoboMan Fantastic post friend. Keeping the US- Russia controversy aside, hands down KIS is among the top security suites for the money. Kaspersky and ESET are among the top ones out there, although I would say in terms of protection Kaspersky wins hands down. I use KIS in my family PC since last six months and this PC is used by all the members. TAM is ON and I have yet to see any malware get past it. It's basically set and forget. I use ESET on my gaming rig and although it's much lighter than Kaspersky the BB is nowhere near as close to KIS. Advanced users may like ESET better since it can be customised and the firewall is better than KIS. But as a complete suite KIS would be my first choice followed by ESET.

 

[Dave Russo]

Great software,Only one I do not feel needs extra layer of protection,one thing I do not like is it has a slow start up and often I get a windows notification before it starts,besides that I have Eset on my other machine and because of some poor results{test sites} run it along side voodoshield, Kasperskys,anti-banner and software updater work great, no doubt Trusted program, also password manager works on Edge browser, which many others do not

 

[SeriousHoax]

I've long been a Kaspersky fan and still am. But I was facing two issue with both Kaspersky Free & Kaspersky Secure Cloud Free 2019. They were causing high disk usage after startup lasting 3-5 minutes. That bothered me a lot. Later, I won a Emsisoft license here on a giveaway and using it since.

 

[Nightwalker]

Very nice review my friend, I am a Kaspersky fan since version 6.0 and I think it is one of the few antivirus solutions that deserve to have our money.

Version 2019 has fixed almost all quirks that I had with it on the past, so it is nearly a perfect solution for me (and now with the old K icon and pig squeal sound ).

 

[SumTingWong]

Do you have any problem with VPN? Last time I use Kaspersky 2019, I experienced Windscribe IKEv2 to work with Kaspersky.

 

[Evjl's Rain]

hi, what do you mean "Limited web protection"?
Kaspersky has one of the best web protection module in the industry with great heuristics against new sites
it can block hidden scripts in a website, not limited to the URL

My extra feedbacks:
- Firewall bug: easily lose internet connection if you don't know what you're doing. It's not easy to use and quite buggy if you try play with it
- Scan mode doesn't really do what you want: if you set scan "On execution", KIS still scans all files in a folder without clicking on them => similar to WD. Somehow, it's still faster than the Smart Mode
- Temporary caches are wiped after a reboot => KIS scans files again as above
- Some compatibility issues: like NPE
- Average PUP protection
- Some certificate issues with browsers
- Exclusion settings are confusing. Sometimes, it doesn't exclude the file. You must be very specific in order for it to correctly exclude the file