About the Secure Connection feature

Public Wi-Fi networks may be under-protected, for example, if a Wi-Fi network uses a vulnerable encryption protocol or a popular Wi-Fi network name (SSID). When you make Internet purchases over an unsecured Wi-Fi network, your passwords and other confidential data are transmitted in non-encrypted text. Hackers can intercept your confidential data, find out your bank card number, and obtain access to your money.

When connecting to a Wi-Fi network, the app checks this network. If the Wi-Fi network is unsecured, the app prompts you to enable a secure connection via a specially allocated virtual server. The website data is first transferred to the allocated server. The app then sends the data to your device over an encrypted secure connection.

The Secure Connection feature provides the following advantages:

• Safe use of payment systems and booking websites. Cybercriminals will not be able to intercept your bank card number when you make online payments, book hotel rooms, or rent cars.
• Protection of your secret information. No one will be able to determine the IP address of your device or your location.
• Protection of your privacy. No one will be able to intercept and read your private correspondence on social networks, chats, and email websites.

By default, the app does not prompt you to enable a secure connection if the HTTPS protocol is used to connect to a website.

The standard version of the Secure Connection feature is included in your Kaspersky Security Cloud package. You can switch to the extended version of the feature.

Use of Secure Connection may be regulated by local legislation. You may use Secure Connection only in accordance with its purpose and without violating local legislation.

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