Cheap security for your new gadgets

 

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Posted on 6 Jan 2009 at 11:40

Carphone Warehouse has teamed up with internet security provider Kaspersky Lab to offer enhanced security for customers purchasing new gadgets.

The retailer is running an in-store promotion to offer customers Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 three-user licence and Kaspersky Mobile Security for one-user for ?24.99, with any purchase of mobile phones, smartphones, laptops, netbooks, and broadband services.

"One in ten people were affected by online fraud last year, with victims losing on average ?875 each," said Graham Stapleton, chief commercial officer at Carphone Warehouse. "Online fraud is a growing problem. To add to this, industry figures show an unprecedented growth in the number and sophistication of computer threats."

Kaspersky claims its Internet Security 2009 package provides protection from identity theft, spyware, hijacking, botnets, hacker attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, keyloggers, rootkits, phishing, unwanted pop-up advertisements and spam. It includes a two-way firewall, parental control features and a virtual keyboard for safer online banking. Kaspersky Mobile Security delivers protection for information stored on smartphones in the event that the device is lost or stolen. It offers protection from online threats, as well as SMS and telephone spam.

"The latest mobile phones and laptops are making it easier than ever for people to access the internet when on the move. In fact, 7.3 million people used their mobile phone to access the internet during April and September last year," said Malcolm Tuck, managing director of Kaspersky Lab UK and Ireland.

"However, the risks associated with cybercrime are growing fast and it is vitally important that every device used to access the internet is equipped with the highest levels of protection, to provide safeguards against phishing attacks, online predators and attempts of identity theft and online fraud."

Author: Dawinderpal Sahota