Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac Fully Compatible with Lion
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac Fully Compatible with Lion Kaspersky Lab, developer of security software that protects against malware, hackers and spam, announced today, the 26th of July, that its Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac product is fully compatible with the recently released Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, the eight major version of the Apple-developed operating system.
The antivirus product has been recently updated to ensure it is fully compatible with Lion. Existing users have received the update automatically, which means that if they upgrade to Lion, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac will continue to provide the highest level of security. Users who did not get the update can download it here. And users who are not currently on Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac can get it here.
Before you rush off to get the antivirus product, let me tell you what you will get. Here’s the lowdown:
- Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans.
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac also combats Windows and Linux threats.
- Designed to appeal to the Mac user. The Mac style UI is easy to set-up and configure, even by novice users.
- Protection status and necessary user actions are presented in graphic format (very easy to understand)
- Automated Mode that makes decisions automatically without disturbing the user
- Access to Kaspersky’s global antivirus database where information on more than 20 million malicious programs is found.
- Antivirus database updated hourly.
“Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac utilizes malware signature detection methods as well as cutting-edge cloud-based detection technologies to protect users’ Macs from new and unknown threats,” commented Kaspersky Lab in a press release. “The product not only effectively finds and removes malicious software designed for Mac OS X, but also for Microsoft Windows and Linux - thus preventing the spread of malware on multiplatform computer networks. Released in November 2010, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac has since become one of the most popular security solutions for the Apple platform.”
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion was released to the public last week, on the 20th of July. It is available for purchase in the Mac App Store for $29.99. In the first day alone, Lion was downloaded by more than 1 million customers.
The antivirus product has been recently updated to ensure it is fully compatible with Lion. Existing users have received the update automatically, which means that if they upgrade to Lion, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac will continue to provide the highest level of security. Users who did not get the update can download it here. And users who are not currently on Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac can get it here.
Before you rush off to get the antivirus product, let me tell you what you will get. Here’s the lowdown:
- Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans.
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac also combats Windows and Linux threats.
- Designed to appeal to the Mac user. The Mac style UI is easy to set-up and configure, even by novice users.
- Protection status and necessary user actions are presented in graphic format (very easy to understand)
- Automated Mode that makes decisions automatically without disturbing the user
- Access to Kaspersky’s global antivirus database where information on more than 20 million malicious programs is found.
- Antivirus database updated hourly.
“Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac utilizes malware signature detection methods as well as cutting-edge cloud-based detection technologies to protect users’ Macs from new and unknown threats,” commented Kaspersky Lab in a press release. “The product not only effectively finds and removes malicious software designed for Mac OS X, but also for Microsoft Windows and Linux - thus preventing the spread of malware on multiplatform computer networks. Released in November 2010, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac has since become one of the most popular security solutions for the Apple platform.”
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion was released to the public last week, on the 20th of July. It is available for purchase in the Mac App Store for $29.99. In the first day alone, Lion was downloaded by more than 1 million customers.
