Kaspersky Labs brings new version of Kaspersky Security Scan

Kaspersky Lab presents a new version of Kaspersky Security Scan, a free solution for Windows-based computers. Now the scanner not only detects malicious software and operating system settings that make the device vulnerable, but also offers users advice on resolving any issues identified.

Kaspersky Security Scan enables users to quickly scan their computers for cyber threats. The scanner works even if there is another security solution installed on the computer. However, according to Kaspersky Security Scan data, 19% of devices on which the solution was installed in the first quarter of 2015, were not protected – that is to say, there was no antivirus solution installed on the devices or an existing solution was disabled.

Unsurprisingly, during the same period the scanner detected malware on nearly one-fifth (18%) of the devices it scanned. In addition, dangerous vulnerabilities, such as blocked system processes, hidden files, etc, were found on 40% of computers. These statistics indicate that many users today need additional protection.

As well as finding threats on the device, the updated Kaspersky Security Scanner also offers advice about how to get rid of these threats... See more