Kaspersky Premium, formerly known as Kaspersky Total Security, is a comprehensive security solution, offering all the tools you need to protect your devices against viruses, spyware, phishing, and other types of threats. Evolving from the legacy Anti-Virus and Internet Security lines of Kaspersky products, this modern tier packs advanced capabilities and extra features into a single suite.
Scanning and malware detection
The antivirus component of Kaspersky Premium allows you to perform a full scan, a scan of startup items loaded with the OS, and to scan only selected items or any connected external device. You can check individual items for viruses and other threats by right-clicking on them in Windows Explorer, where you can also check their reputation and get more detailed information about each item.Online privacy, VPN, and parental controls
When it comes to online security, Kaspersky Premium offers many tools for that purpose. It protects you from services collecting your online activity information, and importantly, it includes an unlimited, fast VPN. This encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address, allowing for safe browsing on public Wi-Fi networks without worrying about daily data caps. It also protects your kids' online activities by restricting instant messaging, blocking personal data transfers, and preventing access to certain websites and file downloads.Safe banking and password management
Even when shopping online or using online banking, you can stay protected by using the Safe Money tool from Kaspersky Premium. Another useful feature is Password Manager, which safely stores login credentials and other sensitive data, allowing you to enter them automatically when needed.Automated backup options
One important step for ensuring you don't lose your valuable data is creating backups. Kaspersky Premium can help you with that by allowing you to create backup tasks, which can be set to run automatically at specified periods. Backups can be made to different locations, including a network drive, FTP server, cloud, removable media, or a local drive. Backing up to an external location ensures your data can be recovered even if your primary storage is physically damaged or lost.An all-around digital shield
Kaspersky Premium comes with a user-friendly and well-organized interface. It packs many more features than the ones mentioned above and can be considered an indispensable tool in maintaining your digital security across multiple devices. However, prospective users should verify regional availability, as Kaspersky software is currently banned from sale and support in the United States.
