Kaspersky AV provides all types of anti-virus protection:anti-virus scanners, monitors, behavior blockers and integrity checkers The Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 application was designed to be the backbone of your PC’s security system, offering protection from a range of IT threats. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 provides the basic tools needed to protect your PC. Essential Protection · Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms · Blocks spyware and adware · Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand · Scans email messages (regardless of email client) · Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser) · Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN) · Provides proactive protection from unknown threats · Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts Preventive Protection · Scans operating system and installed applications for vulnerabilities · Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities · Disables links to malware sites · Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code · Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network) Advanced Protection & Recovery · The program can be installed on infected computers · Self-protection from being disabled or stopped · Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software · Tools for creating a rescue disk · Data & Identity Theft Protection · Disables links to fake (phishing) websites · Blocks all types of keyloggers Usability · Automatic configuration during installation · Wizards for common tasks · Visual reports with charts and diagrams · Alerts provide all the information necessary for informed user decisions · Automatic or interactive mode · Round-the-clock technical support · Automatic database updates