Kaspersky Tablet Security

Kaspersky Lab presented at the beginning of 2012 at the Russian Kaspersky Tablet Security market — the specialized solution for protection of tablets based on Android OS. The new product protects from harmful and the crimeware, ensures safety of the user at net surfing and inviolability of personal data even in case of loss or theft of the device.

According to Kaspersky Lab, in December, 2011 the number of the malware aimed at mobile devices exceeded 6400. Growth of number of the malwares created especially for the Android platform is observed: they make up to 65% of all mobile malware. And such malwares can extend even through official online store of Android applications Market, emphasized in the company.

According to developers, during creation of Kaspersky Tablet Security all specific characteristics of tablets and Android OS were considered. The solution with optimal feature set, the personal data of the owner providing a comprehensive protection became a result of this work.

The traditional anti-virus technologies implemented in Kaspersky Tablet Security in combination with check "in a cloud" effectively fight against all types of malware in real time. Anti-virus bases are regularly replenished using updates, small on volume, which receiving does not reduce device capacity. Anti-virus check can be carried out according to the schedule or at any time at the request of the user.

For more successful fight against the new, just appeared threats Kaspersky Tablet Security supports work with cloud network of information security Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). Suspicious applications are checked not only using base of already known malware, but also in "cloud" that allows to provide instant reaction to new threats, underlined in Kaspersky Lab.

When viewing Internet pages the Web Filter function defines and blocks opening of malicious URLs, including on the fraudulent websites intended for theft of registration data and passwords to accounts of social networks or services of online banking.

In turn, in case of loss or theft of the tablet the Anti-thief system allows to make the data which are stored on the tablet, unavailable to strangers and also gives an opportunity to trace the malefactor.

Besides, at theft or loss of the tablet it is possible to block far off it using the Blocking command. This function also allows to enter the personal message which will appear on the screen of the lost device — perhaps, the person who found the tablet will want to return it to the owner. Besides, if on the tablet important personal or corporate data are stored, they can be erased remotely using the Removal of Data function. At the same time the Search function allows to define location of the gadget. Using data of GPS, GSM and Wi-Fi, Kaspersky Tablet Security defines location of the gone tablet and sends to the owner the link with his coordinates on Google map of Maps.

If the owner of the device needs proofs that the tablet is stolen or is used by strangers, the Secret Photo function will help with it. Using the front camera the device imperceptibly takes a series of pictures while with it certain actions — for example are made, clicking the screen. Photos then are sent to the owner of the gadget.

At last, the special web portal allows to keep in contact with the tablet PC in case of its loss or theft. The intuitive interface of the Web Management portal gives the chance to remotely activate functionality of the Anti-thief system: receive the location information of the device, block and delete data and also browse the pictures taken by means of the Secret Photo function. In the presence of Internet connection, the tablet is automatically connected to the portal and executes activated by the owner of the team.

Kaspersky Tablet Security can purchase online on the website of Kaspersky Lab and also on Android Market since February 28, 2012. The solution provides protection of one device within a year. The product supports tablets based on Android 2.2-4.x OS. Users of protection for tablet PCs within the universal solution Kaspersky ONE have an opportunity to update a product to the new version free of charge.