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Kaspersky Patents Hardware Security Solution
Doug Caverly
Staff Writer
2010-02-16
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Even if unobtrusiveness is a desirable trait in security solutions, the average person is likely to feel more confident in something he can see and feel than mere software. Kaspersky could be onto something, then, as it's patented a hardware-based antivirus system designed to fight rootkits.
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Since at least a few critics will probably characterize this as a bit of security theater, let's get right to Kaspersky's description of the tech. The company explained in a statement, "[T]he patented device is installed between a drive (hard drive or SSD) and the computing unit (CPU and RAM) and is connected to the system bus or integrated into the disk controller."
The explanation then continued, "The hardware antivirus solution allows or blocks writing data to disk, providing threat alerts and information about its operation to the user (user dialog is possible if the hardware antivirus control utility is installed on the PC). The device can work on a standalone basis or in conjunction with a software antivirus application."
This sounds like an interesting concept, at least. Final judgments will have to be reserved until an actual product can be pitted against the latest threats.
Unfortunately, Kaspersky hasn't said anything about release dates, and didn't even hint at what sort of prices might be associated with this technology.
About the Author:
Doug is a staff writer for SecurityProNews, InternetFinancialNews, SearchNewz, and WebProNews.
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