Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, announces that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 has been named as the Best Product of 2009 in the software category by Chip Turkey, the country’s leading computer magazine.

Chip Turkey announced the award in an article that it ran which showcased the very best products of 2009 in categories ranging from computers, mobile phones and hard drives through to printers and software. It was in the latter category that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 took the ‘Best Software’ title.

Chip Turkey pointed out that malware is not the only thing that wreaks havoc in the digital world. They went on to highlight the problems that spyware can cause for the unwary user, especially if they bank and shop online using a credit card. Chip Turkey stated that Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 was a lifesaver in this respect as it not only provided regular antivirus protection, but also included a comprehensive range of advanced security features that guards the users’ personal data from cyberthreats of any kind.

Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 incorporates a Safe Run mode based on innovative new Sandbox technology - a unique feature amongst Internet Security Suites. Safe Run enables the user to run suspect software in an isolated, virtual environment that protects the operating system against all types of malicious damage. Statistically, it has been demonstrated that vulnerabilities in operating systems and trusted applications are often exploited by hackers to attack applications that make use of the Internet.