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 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:
Hiding confidential contacts and related call history and SMS correspondence
The Privacy Protection component serves to hide 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 allows you to temporarily hide your confidential contacts and all related call history and SMS correspondence. You can enable hiding of contacts and related information using app settings or remotely using a special SMS command.
Data protection in the event of loss or theft of the device
The Anti-Theft protect your data against unauthorized access and helps you locate your device if it gets lost or stolen.
Anti-Theft allows you to remotely turn on the device alarm, lock the device, determine its location, wipe device data, and take 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 Web Management. 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 can send you the new phone number of the device in an SMS message or email, or lock the device.
Blocking unsolicited calls and text messages
Call & Text Filter is used to block unsolicited calls and text messages.
The Call & Text Filter component 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.
Web Protection and Text Anti-Phishing components are available only for 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 fake (phishing) websites, which aim to steal your confidential data and gain access to your financial accounts.
Text Anti-Phishing blocks SMS links to malicious and spoofed websites.