Kaspersky Security & VPN

Kaspersky Lab Switzerland

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About this app

Free antivirus and phone security for Android™ devices from Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security & VPN for Android is a FREE-to-download antivirus solution that helps secure your phones and tablets – which can be even more vulnerable than computers – from online dangers.

It includes premium apps & features designed to work on Android devices. From security essentials like anti-phishing to extended privacy protection tools – Password Manager, VPN, Data Leak Checker.

App features

►Antivirus protection—acts as a virus cleaner and scanner, automatically blocking malware, viruses, spyware and more on your phones & tablets
►Background check—scans on-demand and in real-time* for viruses, spyware, ransomware and Trojans
►Secure QR Scanner—scans any code or barcode to inform you if viruses or threats are detected
►Where Is My Device—protects your personal information from thieves, allowing you to wipe it from your device remotely and helps to find your phone when lost
►Anti-Phishing¹—warns about dangerous phishing links in your emails, IMs, texts, and on websites
►Safe Browsing¹—blocks dangerous links, downloads & websites when you go online
►Safe Messaging¹—blocks malicious URLs in SMS text messages and instant chats
►Password management¹—allows you to securely store, manage & autofill your passwords
►Kaspersky VPN²—encrypts your Wi-Fi traffic, comes with an IP location changer for private Internet access, and lets you access global content in a private browser via super-fast connections
►Social Privacy¹– helps you edit privacy settings in Google and Facebook. Which means it’s super-easy for you to disable location tracking, prevent targeted ads, and lots more
►Smart Home Monitor³—notifies you when a new device joins your Wi-Fi network, so you can disconnect unauthorized devices

Features in detail

🛡 Antivirus protection
When our defense technologies detect malware, spyware or other threats, Kaspersky Security & VPN for Android acts as a virus cleaner. This means it repels viruses, and blocks dangerous apps, links, downloads and files.

🔍 Background scan
Our Android antivirus comes with a powerful background scan that checks apps, files and more for threats such as malware, ransomware and phishing.

🟢 Kaspersky VPN²
Our VPN feature encrypts all the data you send and receive online, such as emails, chats, video calls, banking transactions and shopping payments. Plus it masks your IP address to let you search and browse completely privately. And lets you access global content and streaming services from anywhere!

🔎 Data Leak Checker³
If hackers know your email addresses, they could break into your Netflix, Facebook or other accounts. This tool lets you check if your email addresses or other personal information has been leaked from your accounts, and gives you advice on how to prevent private data being compromised.

¹Functionality is available for paid subscribers only
²Unlimited VPN is available for paid subscribers only, starting with «Plus» plan
³Automatic and unlimited account check & Devices on My Network are available for paid subscribers only, starting with «Plus» plan (available in a limited number of countries). This functionality is also available with Kaspersky Security Cloud – Personal & Kaspersky Security Cloud – Family licenses.

Due to legal restrictions on using a virtual private network (VPN), Kaspersky Secure Connection cannot be installed in Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, Pakistan and Qatar.

Limitations apply: https://support.kaspersky.com/help/Kaspersky/Android_knownissues/en-US/195522.htm

This app uses the Device Administrator permission, Accessibility & VPN services. Accessibility is used for the following purposes:
• Device lock in case of theft
• Web and chat protection
• Blocking unwanted apps
• VPN adaptability

Ratings and reviews

It keeps disconnecting itself from accessibility (and sometimes still says accessibility is turned on) and when it does disconnect, the app lock feature stops working. When it is working, it makes me punch in my pin, but it also switches to biometry! Sometimes it switches to biometry when I'm in the middle of typing my pin! My phone as well as the app are up-to-date so it's a problem with Kaspersky. I have never had this issue until the latest update.

Been using Kaspersky Security for several years now, on all my devices. Get real-time notification and reports. If I forget/misplace a device, I can simple go into the app an select locate device which gives location an options to lock device or make a sound to help locate. Sound alarm feature is helpful when device has fallen between the seat an console in the SUV. Keeps me safe & secure when browsing internet. The VPN is great. It's auto feature keeps me secure when on public networks.

Lightweight and fast, with no annoyances (constant bugging you to install other apps, etc.) that competing products had. It didn't even bug me to buy a subscription when I used the free tier or the premium trial. Only issue is: the call filter is a simple blacklist. I think they're trialing a more sophisticated system in Russia, I hope they bring it to the rest of the world. Also an option to import a list of numbers to block for the simple system would be appreciated.

What's new

We’ve expanded our stalkerware alert to further protect your safety. If our technology finds one of your apps is secretly sharing your location and messages with a third party, we’ll advise you how to proceed – considering the situation in full. We also want you to know that if stalkerware is removed the person who installed the app will be alerted, since this may lead to an escalation of the situation.