Software Update: Kaspersky Free 19.0.0.1088

Kaspersky Lab has released a new version of its free antivirus program Kaspersky Free. The program protects the computer when opening files and e-mail and online, while browsing and chatting. However, the firewall, which is present in the paid version, is missing. A VPN is offered as an option during installation, but in this free version it is limited to 200MB per day. The changelog for this release looks like this:

What’s new in Kaspersky Free Antivirus 2019:

• It is now possible to scan scripts using Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI). AMSI is a standard Microsoft interface that allows scanning scripts and other objects. The component can only detect a threat and notify about it, but it does not handle threats. The component is available in Microsoft Windows 10 or later.
• Scanning of encrypted connections has been improved. You can now choose actions for sites that returned scan errors and add such sites to exclusions.
• It is now possible to disable decryption of Extended Validation (EV) certificates.
• The Tools window has been improved. Application features are now categorized to help you find specific features faster.
• The display of notifications has been improved. Notifications that are not critical for application performance are not displayed while the user is in full-screen mode.
• The Recommended settings window has been improved. The “Delete possibly infected objects” check box and the “Detect other software that can be used by criminals to damage your computer or personal data” check box have been added.