Kaspersky
Advanced threat detection with exceptional heuristic analysis
Kaspersky leverages decades of threat intelligence and advanced heuristics to detect sophisticated malware, including ransomware and zero-day exploits with high precision.
| Pricing from | £29.99/year |
| Best for | Users needing elite zero-day and ransomware defence |
| Website | www.kaspersky.co.uk |
Company facts
| Founded | 1997 |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram |
What stands out
The AI tool uses cutting-edge technology to detect online threats.
“Each Kaspersky plan uses cutting-edge AI technology to detect and stop any type of online threat – even ones that haven’t been seen before.”Kaspersky, own website
The AI tool runs seamlessly in the background with minimal resources.
“Our security runs seamlessly in the background, giving you maximum protection while using minimal resources on your device.”Kaspersky, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Superior ransomware and zero-day detection
- Strong parental controls and privacy features
- Slower to add new features
- Moderate system resource usage
Appears in
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#9 in Best AI threat intelligence platforms
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 12; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 4.
“Each Kaspersky plan uses cutting-edge AI technology to detect and stop any type of online threat – even ones that haven’t been seen before.”Kaspersky, own website
Alternatives to Kaspersky
| Bitdefender AI-powered protection with zero performance compromise | #1 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 95.0 |
| Norton Trusted multi-device protection with 24/7 expert support | #2 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection | 92.7 |
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Questions about Kaspersky
How much does Kaspersky cost?
Lister lists Kaspersky's pricing as: £29.99/year.
Who is Kaspersky best for?
Kaspersky is best for users needing elite zero-day and ransomware defence.
Where does Kaspersky rank?
Kaspersky is ranked #3 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection (Lister Score 90.3) and #9 in Best AI threat intelligence platforms (Lister Score 76.0).
What are the best alternatives to Kaspersky?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Bitdefender (#1 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection), Norton (#2 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection) and ESET (#4 in Top 10 Anti-Virus & Malware Protection).
When was Kaspersky founded?
Kaspersky was founded in 1997.
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