Main features of the app

Kaspersky Internet Security offers the following main features:

Protection against viruses and other malware

The device is protected against viruses and other malware by the Scanner (Anti-Virus) component.

The component is called Scanner in the free version of the app and Anti-Virus in the premium version.

Scanner only lets you scan the entire device, the installed apps, or a specific folder for threats, configure scheduled scans of the device, as well as update the anti-virus databases for up-to-date protection of your data.

Anti-Virus combines the full functionality of Scanner with the following additional features:

  • Protects your device in real time.
  • Scans newly installed apps before they are launched for the first time, using anti-virus databases and the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service.
  • Supports automatic updates of anti-virus databases.

Hiding confidential contacts and related call history and text messages

The Privacy Protection component hides confidential contacts and related information.

Privacy Protection is available only with the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security on devices with an inserted SIM card.

Privacy Protection lets you temporarily hide your confidential contacts and all related call history and text messages. You can enable Privacy Protection using app settings or remotely using a special SMS command.

Data protection in the event of loss or theft of the device

Anti-Theft protects your data against unauthorized access and helps you locate your device if it is lost or stolen.

Anti-Theft allows you to remotely enable the device alarm, lock the device, determine its location, wipe device data, or receive a mugshot of the person currently using your device. Anti-Theft lets you remotely start the functions on the device using special SMS commands or the My Kaspersky portal. For devices with a SIM card slot, when the SIM card is replaced or the device is turned on without a SIM card, Anti-Theft allows you to receive the new phone number of the device in a text message or by email, or to lock the device.

Blocking unsolicited calls and text messages

Call & Text Filter is used to block unsolicited calls and text messages.

Call & Text Filter is available only on devices with an inserted SIM card.

Protection against online threats

The Web Protection and Text Anti-Phishing components protect against online threats.

The Web Protection and Text Anti-Phishing components are available only in the premium version of Kaspersky Internet Security.

 

The Text Anti-Phishing component is available only on devices with an inserted SIM card.

Web Protection blocks malicious websites, which aim to distribute malicious code, and phishing websites, which aim to steal your confidential data and gain access to your financial accounts.

Text Anti-Phishing blocks malicious and spoofed-website links sent in text messages.