Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions

Protect computer from viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other threats
Mar 3, 2021
Jul 7, 2019
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May 26, 2018
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Jul 27, 2016
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Apr 5, 2015
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Mar 10, 2014
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May 10, 2013
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Jul 7, 2012
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Apr 17, 2011
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Mar 6, 2008
Editorial review
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Feb 14, 2008
Editorial review
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Feb 14, 2008

What's new

v20.0.114.1085 [Jul 7, 2019]
- We have added full support of Microsoft Windows 10 RS4, RS5 and RS6 (19H1). You will not have any compatibility issues after upgrading the operating system.
- It is now possible to evaluate the application and send the score to us.
- The performance of Web Anti-Virus has been improved:
- It is now possible to use Windows certificate store when configuring access to HTTPS resources in the Mozilla Firefox browser. You will not experience any certificate problems while using Mozilla Firefox.
- When the Base Filtering Engine (BFE) service is disabled, the application restarts it to ensure continuous protection.
- Application services, such as Kaspersky Security Network, licensing and updating, now operate via the secure HTTPS protocol.
- Protection from remote management applications has been improved. You can now allow trusted remote management applications to change application settings.
- We have improved monitoring of password creation when registering on websites. The application now monitors strength of passwords on websites with a single password entry field.
- Mail Anti-Virus has been improved. It is now possible to use Windows certificate store when configuring access to HTTPS resources in the Mozilla Thunderbird mail client. You will not experience any certificate problems while using Mozilla Thunderbird.
- You can switch to the Kaspersky Safe Kids application from using the Parental Control component.
- Safe Money has been improved:
- Most of settings from user's profile in the main browser are now automatically transferred to Protected Browser when Protected Browser is opened.
- Yandex Browser is supported.
- Webcam Protection has been improved. The application now doesn't show a notification when a trusted system process attempts to access the webcam.
- The performance of scanning executable files has been improved. Now quick and full scan will run faster.
- The Application Control and System Watcher components have been optimized for processing cloud files in the OneDrive storage. During scan, cloud files are downloaded to your local drive. This enhances the security of working with cloud services.

v19.0.0.1088 [May 26, 2018]
What's new:
- The application has been optimized for 64-bit systems.
- The extension for Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox has been updated. The extension protects your online activity and lets you control application components.
- The Secure Connection component has been updated. The component is installed like a separate application and protects the data you send and receive, even when you connect to the Internet via a proxy server.
- The Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac interface has been updated.
- Managing the application using VoiceOver has been simplified.
Known limitations:
- New Webcam Protection settings are only applied after restarting any currently running applications.
- Web Anti-Virus doesn’t scan HTTPS traffic under Guest accounts.

v17.0.0.643 [Jul 27, 2016]
Teaching materials were added to the main application components available in the main application window.
Improved application update in background mode. Now you do not need to agree to the End User License Agreement if it has not changed.
Improved Mail Anti-Virus. The depth of Heuristic evaluation by default has been increased to the average level.

v16.0.1.527 [Apr 5, 2015]
Better Performance
Improved: GUI speed.
Windows 10 Compatibility.
New: Refreshed GUI.
Improved: Easier installation and activation.

v15.0.2.448 [Mar 10, 2014]
Free, Automatic Updates & Upgrades
ensure you always have the latest version of your Kaspersky security product.

v13.0.2.628 [Jul 7, 2012]
-Better anti-phishing protection
-Automatic Exploit Prevention
-Minimal impact on PC performance for a range of usage scenarios
-Optimised antivirus databases
-Reduced Battery Drain
-Easy-to-use interface
-Compatible with Windows 8… and delivers additional security

v12.0.1.513 [Apr 17, 2011]
Easy-access Desktop gadget.

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