Expectations are high, as Kaspersky was once a regular recommendation for sister site PC Pro , but in the past 18 months it's struggled to compete with stellar detection rates from Avira and Norton. At first glance, that hasn't changed: from a selection of more than current malware samples, Kaspersky Internet Security KIS positively identified an impressive 96 per cent, but A-List champ Norton hit 99 per cent, with Avira just a whisker behind on 98 per cent.
Yet Kaspersky's suite has a new ace up its sleeve. Although it didn't recognise all of our samples, it noted that those it didn't know were unsigned and not commonly found on other Kaspersky subscribers' PCs, and quietly flagged them as suspicious.
When we actually tried to run them, and they started trying to dig their way into our system settings, the software rightly intervened and raised the alarm. It's a similar approach to the Insight and SONAR 2 systems found in Norton Internet Security , but there's no shame in that: arguably, it gives more credibility than a perfect detection score would.
Keylogger Protection Windows Only Automatically stops keyloggers from recording your keystrokes on your Windows PC, helping to protect your passwords, bank details and other confidential information when you enter them on your keyboard. Application Manager Allows you to easily remove the applications you consider inappropriate. With Do-Not-Disturb mode on, your Kaspersky security product does not run scans and display notifications.
So that you could watch movies, play games, or use full-screen apps without any interference. Device Security Dashboard My Kaspersky account allows you to configure individual features and settings, allowing you to manage your security from anywhere and store your activation codes safely. One license covers all your devices. Select from our 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 device license options to get the all-round protection you need.
Protect up to 10 of your Mac, Windows and Android devices in any combination. Manage all your devices, licenses, renewals and settings easily from your My Kaspersky account. Frequently Asked Questions. How do I download and install the application? How quickly can I start using the application? Which payment methods do you accept? Choose the protection that's right for you Explore the security features in each of our products below. Essential Suite.
Advanced Suite. Premium Suite. System Requirements Operating System. But Kaspersky Internet Security certainly packs a punch. From the app, you can access five categories which each house several features:. It also helps you install the excellent Kaspersky Security browser extension, which packs many features into a single extension:. By combining all these features into a single extension, Kaspersky has made one of the best web protection browser extensions that we have encountered so far.
Here, you can start quick scans, full scans, or schedule a scan in the future. You can also select a file or folder to scan, or drag and drop a file into the window in typical Apple fashion. Pretty cool. Check whether your database and software are up to date. Kaspersky updates them automatically in regular intervals. But if you like, you can update them manually too. And should you have bought the separate password manager, then a link to it will appear here as well. Here you can find a link to the separate parental controls app, called Safe Kids.
With your Internet Security subscription, you get the basic version of Safe Kids. This means that you can block access to websites and website categories that you consider inappropriate. If you want the full feature set, you will have to buy the premium version of Kaspersky Safe Kids.
This one includes a GPS tracker to see the live location of your child, a social media activity monitor, and a low-battery notifier. For instance, you can select the types of tracking cookies that will be blocked: Web analytics, ad agencies, web behavior trackers, and social networks.
Also hidden there is the Network Attack Blocker. It is not a full-scale firewall, like found on Norton and Intego, but it comes close. It scans inbound traffic for attacks. And when it discovers any, it blocks network traffic from the attacking device for an hour. Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac is excellent. We prefer it to Bitdefender , but believe Norton is your best bet on macOS. Mainly because Norton includes a full firewall, password manager, and unlimited VPN.
But all these features make Norton more expensive. So have a look at both and find out which suits your needs best.
It includes real-time antivirus protection, anti-theft features, a vulnerability scan, internet protection, and much more. Kaspersky Internet Security for Android is excellent and includes everything you need to protect your phone or tablet. We were happy to see that it still contains the anti-theft features, which Norton stopped offering in Instead, you can buy the parental controls, password manager, and VPN as separate purchases. Or in a bundle, under the Security Cloud Personal. Kaspersky does not have an antivirus or internet security app for iOS.
And for solid reasons: Antivirus for iOS does not exist. Why is this? Because on iOS, every app lives in a sandbox, without access to the device and operating software at large.
So there is no need or possibility for antivirus software on iPhones and iPads. So what does Kaspersky offer for iOS users? Kaspersky sells its three separate security apps on iOS:. All are excellent apps, and we analyze them in more detail in dedicated sections of this review. Key takeaway: Kaspersky is one of the best anti-malware software on the market. When averaging all protection tests since October , only Norton was able to beat it. Malware describes a wide range of digital threats, including viruses , worms , adware , spyware , trojans , keyloggers , ransomware , and more.
Anti-malware is the answer to those threats. It is the feature of antivirus software that detects and eliminates any malware on your device. Until , Windows Defender the built-in defense of Windows was largely incapable of dealing with malware.
So it was essential to have a dedicated antivirus tool installed on your PC. But things have changed. Since mid, Windows Defender has become highly capable of detecting and eliminating malware on its own.
In fact, its anti-malware test scores have been nearly identical with many of the big brands in the industry. Although Windows Defender has become highly capable of dealing with malware, identity theft and privacy infringement have become equally worrisome. And modern-day antivirus software are better suited to deal with these threats.
Nonetheless, we still want to test antivirus software for its anti-malware capabilities. After all, it must — at the very minimum — be able to match or beat Windows Defender. Since October , they have tested each major antivirus brand six times per year in their anti-malware capabilities on Windows We have averaged all those test results, which you can find in the graph above.
As you can see, Kaspersky sits near the top of that list. It allows you to use biometrics to log in, and creating, storing, and auto-filling passwords is a breeze on all operating software. In contrast to most password managers, it relies on desktop apps on Windows and macOS, rather than a web app. Note: Kaspersky Internet Security does not incorporate the password manager for free, only as a paid extra.
Should you want to use it, we recommend upgrading to the higher-end Total Security, which includes it as a free feature.
Using the same password and email combination for every website and account is incredibly unsafe. If one website gets hacked, and your login details are compromised, the hackers will have access to all your other accounts as well. Preferably, you would use a unique and secure password for each of your accounts. QU 8C0jEp. Luckily, a password manager can help. That means that you access the password manager through your browser on your PC or Mac, not through a dedicated app on your device.
Likewise, Dashlane is sunsetting its desktop apps in favor of a fully web-first approach. The advantages are simple: You access your passwords primarily via your browser extensions, so why not have the entire experience in the browser? On top of that, it allows the developer to drop the maintenance of separate Windows and macOS apps, while only needing to upkeep a single browser-based web app.
Kaspersky has both a web app and a desktop app. But during installation, we noticed that it was directing our attention mainly to the desktops apps. Both methods work for us. Once you have the password manager on your PC or Mac, it will ask you to log in to your Kaspersky account and choose a password for your vault. As this will be the last password you will ever have to remember, we recommend that you make it a secure yet easy one.
Combining three random words, a number, a symbol, and several capital letters will do the trick. For instance: PiePunchingPirate Once done, it will suggest that you install a browser extension in your default browser. It supports Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and more. From now on, when you log in to a website, it will automatically store the password and email combination. And when you return to that website at a later date, it will automatically fill in that combination for you.
And, of course, once you download the password manager apps on Android and iOS, you just need to log in. Then, all your passwords will be synced automatically between your devices.
Creating, storing, and auto-filling passwords is a breeze on all operating software. Syncing passwords across devices and apps is nearly instantaneous.
And to log into our apps, we could use biometrics face recognition or fingerprint on Android, iOS, and macOS. But that is splitting hairs. The GPS tracker only worked occasionally for us.
Comes with a Virtual Keyboard and SSL certificates the software that "opens a tunnel" between your computer and your bank's servers, protecting your data from skimming attacks , keeping your online banking as safe possible. Gaming mode prevent software from nagging you when in a full-screen application. Gadget is less gimmicky and more useful than I thought it was going to be - it's nice to see what's going on at a glance.
You can password-protect your settings and the installation, preventing malicious software from uninstalling it, disabling it or telling Kaspersky to skip over the malicious code in it's scans. Cons: Not free? It caused my computer to slow down to the point it was almost unresponsive, but I did a system restore and then reinstalled Firefox and Kaspersky preserving the activation data when I uninstalled Kaspersky - that's key , and everything behaved again.
I'm just using Chrome to do Online banking now, since there were no problems there. I'm still not sure what exactly happened with the SSL certificates and Firefox - it even seems like I could install them now without trouble the trouble began when I went to install them, and they wouldn't for Firefox, so I installed them manually - but when I went to do banking, I ended up in an endless loop of Firefox asking me if I wanted Kaspersky to handle the security, going to the banking website, Firefox asking me if I wanted Kaspersky to handle Pros: Works Great and is low on Resources Overall Review: Kaspersky was a disappointment, having sacrificed its vaunted speed.
Fortunately, the problems have been solved in Not only is it faster than Kaspersky , but than as well. If I have any criticism of this comprehensive, speedy, and well-thought-out program, it's that there are too many annoying low-level warnings with the default settings.
Changing the notification settings to eliminate non-critical notifications makes it unobtrusive, as IMO a security program should be. Mine also installed for some reason with the parental controls turned on.
Easily fixed, but, again, that should not be the default. Pros: Product doing fine, doesn't seem to bog down, no problems with security yet. Cons: If you think you're really going to get the rebate, think again. After months and months, I'm still waiting.
No one involved will take responsibility Newegg, rebate processor, Kaspersky.
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