{"id":5535,"date":"2016-01-08T00:09:11","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T05:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/?p=5535"},"modified":"2020-02-26T20:28:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T14:58:55","slug":"previous-kaspersky-anti-virus-vs-kaspersky-internet-security-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.co.in\/blog\/previous-kaspersky-anti-virus-vs-kaspersky-internet-security-whats-the-difference\/5535\/","title":{"rendered":"Previous Kaspersky Anti-Virus vs. Kaspersky Internet Security: what&#8217;s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/blog\/kis-kts-difference-2016\/10046\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">a previous article<\/a>, we explained the difference between Kaspersky Total Security and Kaspersky Internet Security. Now, let\u2019s compare Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/kav2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaspersky Anti-Virus<\/a> offers basic security for your PC. Its feature set includes <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anti-virus scan<\/a> for your software and files, <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12112#block1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activity monitoring<\/a>, search for vulnerabilities and Internet traffic control.<\/p>\n<p>The security toolset of <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/kis2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaspersky Internet Security<\/a> is richer, the aforementioned capabilities are enhanced by a number of other useful tools.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11015\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2016\/01\/05085114\/kav-kis-difference-en.png\" alt=\"Kaspersky Anti-Virus vs. Kaspersky Internet Security: what's the difference?\" width=\"1087\" height=\"628\"><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firewall<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This enables secure access to both your local network and the world wide web. You can set up rules for any program or network port (like ones restricting Internet access to a certain program or blocking a particular port).<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Spam<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This checks all inbound and outbound emails from Microsoft Office Outlook or Outlook Express. All suspicious emails would be filtered to the Spam folder.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Banner<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This feature allows you to block display advertising on web pages or in a software interface. The customizable blacklist of websites that display ad banners is already integrated into the program. You can also add new banners you wish to block.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Anti-Spam: protecting your Inbox <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/eTP6wWq1tq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/eTP6wWq1tq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/spam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#spam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/610824449156321281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">June 16, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webcam Protection<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This feature serves to notify users any time a webcam on their PC is enabled, preventing adversaries from secretly using it.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Browsing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>When you surf the web, various tracking algorithms are used to identify users\u2019 preferences and display corresponding advertisements online from specific companies. Anti-tracking feature blocks advertisers or web analytics systems tracking your browser settings and pages you visit.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Private Browsing: Enhanced privacy core to new Kaspersky Lab product line <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3FKOkk48c2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/3FKOkk48c2<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/bQVqPKEvto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/bQVqPKEvto<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/631863809645412352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August 13, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parental Control<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>It helps to limit your child\u2019s access to the computer and\/or certain programs and games, as well as particular web site categories and social media contacts. The restrictions can be set up for your child\u2019s Windows user profile.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trusted Applications Mode<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This mode allows a user to run only trusted software. All new programs are checked against Kaspersky Lab\u2019s whitelist of trusted programs. In this mode, one cannot run any software, which is not included into the whitelist.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Did you miss the Kaspersky tip of the week? Check it out here: How To Block Games By Age Rating? <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/BFVlqux6e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/BFVlqux6e9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TOTW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#TOTW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/409707752412692480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">December 8, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secure Keyboard<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This feature protects users from keyloggers any time they input data into online forms. You can enable protection for selected web sites and data categories and use an on-screen keyboard to type in data.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safe Money<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This capability helps to protect your online banking and credit card data. One should use this component to have a secure web banking and online payment experience.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just purchase Kaspersky? Learn how to make the most of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SafeMoney?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#SafeMoney<\/a> with our step by step guide \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VhzUg1dfjA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/VhzUg1dfjA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/657555881509396480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">October 23, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Application Control<\/h3>\n<p>This component establishes rule-based control over programs that have root access or access to personal data.<\/p>\n<h3>Network Attack Blocker<\/h3>\n<p>This feature protects your computer from malicious network activity and cyberattacks.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/12106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">System Changes Control<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This capability protects your operating system parameters, network and browsers from unauthorized changes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tip?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#Tip<\/a>: How to save your browser from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/adware?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#adware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FrpzvxryQJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/FrpzvxryQJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cybersecuritymonth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#cybersecuritymonth<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/ulqSizAoLo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ulqSizAoLo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/652144846803570688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">October 8, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It is likely you are already using some third-party software with capabilities overlapping with those of Kaspersky Internet Security \u2013 like firewall, parental control or payment protection. In this case, you may consider choosing Kaspersky Anti-Virus \u2013 however, one cannot guarantee that security programs of multiple vendors would coexist organically on one PC.If you need extra features that are included in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/advert\/multi-device-security?redef=1&amp;thru&amp;reseller=gl_kdpost_pro_ona_smm__onl_b2c_kasperskydaily_lnk____kismd___\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kaspersky Internet Security<\/a>, this is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Kaspersky Internet Security in our <a href=\"http:\/\/support.kaspersky.com\/kis2016#kb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledge Base.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous article, we explained the difference between Kaspersky Total Security and Kaspersky Internet Security. Now, let\u2019s compare Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus. 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