New malware definitions are sent to the company's 400 million users several times per day. When a Kaspersky program finds something new and potentially dangerous, the item is uploaded to the Kaspersky Security Network lab for assessment. Although Kaspersky's headquarters are still in Moscow, it has moved some online infrastructure to Switzerland. None of the claims have been proven and we have yet to see convincing evidence of backdoors or intentional security holes in Kaspersky products. For phones and tablets, the apps can protect devices with Android 4.4 KitKat or iOS Version 12 or higher.Īllegations that Kaspersky is an arm of the Russian intelligence services have quieted since 2018. Kaspersky software works with Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 and later or macOS 10.14 Mojave and newer. However, only five of them can have unlimited password managers. It has an unlimited password manager and ups the VPN data to 500MB per day.įinally, Kaspersky Security Cloud Family adds parental controls, covers up to 10 devices and lets 10 family members have their own Kaspersky accounts. It warns of new devices added to a home network and monitors email addresses for involvement in data breaches. Kaspersky Security Cloud Personal covers three PCs, Macs or Android or iOS devices for $90 per year or five devices for $100, but all must be linked to a single Kaspersky online account. Kaspersky Security Cloud Free (also reviewed separately) replaces and improves upon the old Kaspersky Free Antivirus. We think it's the best free antivirus program you can use.

Overall, its features are not too different from those of Kaspersky Total Security, but Security Cloud may appeal to individuals or families with multiple devices. Kaspersky Security Cloud is a server-based option that mates regular antivirus protection with online privacy protections. For unlimited VPN data, you'll have to pay an extra $30 per year (inexpensive compared to stand-alone VPN services). Most of Kaspersky's antivirus products limit use of the company's Secure Connection VPN service to 300MB a day.

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