What does Kaspersky Protection extension for browsers do
This article concerns:
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Kaspersky Total Security
- Kaspersky Security Cloud
- Kaspersky Small Office Security
Kaspersky Protection enables several features of Kaspersky applications in browsers The features are still available without the extension, but in this case the application performance will be affected.
Features that require the Kaspersky Protection extension:
- Secure data input on websites. The extension connects the app and the browser for transferring data entered from the on-screen and regular keyboards. The Secure Data Input feature only works if the Kaspersky Protection extension is enabled.
- Tracking redirects for phishing detection. Kaspersky Protection provides additional options for detecting phishing sites.
- Anti-Banner.
- Blocking of pop-up ads with Anti-Banner.
Browsers that support the above listed features:
- Microsoft Edge based on Chromium 77.0.235.25 or later*
- Mozilla Firefox 52.x–73.x or later*
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 52.x–68.x or later*
- Google Chrome 48.x–73.x or later*
See below to learn which features can be used in other browsers.
In Yandex.Browser
The extension cannot be added to Yandex.Browser. The following features are available without the extension:
- Web Anti-Virus
- URL Advisor
- Anti-Phishing
- Protected browser
Private Browsing and Anti-Banner work correctly in Yandex.Browser, but cannot be configured directly in the browser.
In Microsoft Edge
The extension cannot be added to the Microsoft Edge browser. The following features are available without the extension:
- Web Anti-Virus
- Anti-Phishing
- URL Advisor
- Anti-Banner