How to set up Web Anti-Virus in Kaspersky Internet Security 20
Latest update: January 15, 2020
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Web Anti-Virus is a component of Kaspersky Internet Security which scans the incoming traffic and blocks attempts to run malicious applications and threats.
In the Web Anti-Virus settings, you can:
- Enable or disable web traffic control.
- Set the protection level and an action to be performed upon threat detection.
- Add trusted websites, links and addresses.
How to enable or disable Web Anti-Virus
Web Anti-Virus is enabled by default.
We do not recommend that you disable the component as it will reduce the protection of your computer.
- In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click
.
- To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.
- Go to the Protection section.
- Enable or disable Web Anti-Virus using the switch on the right.
Web Anti-Virus will be enabled or disabled.
How to select an action to be taken when a threat is detected
- In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click .
- To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.
- Go to the Protection section and click Web Anti-Virus.
- Select the protection level:
- High. Suitable for active internet users. It ensures maximum protection of the computer, but reduces its operating speed. You can adjust Kaspersky Internet Security to optimize its performance without slowing down your computer. See this article for instructions.
- Recommended. Set by default. It ensures optimal protection and operating speed of the computer.
- Low. Suitable for those who rarely use the internet. It ensures minimal protection of the computer, but does not reduce its operating speed. Before selecting this level, perform a full scan of your computer. See this article for instructions.
- Select an action to be performed when a threat is detected:
- Select action automatically. The application will perform an action recommended by Kaspersky engineers.
- Prompt on detection. The application will inform you about suspicious activity and prompt you to either block or allow it. This option is available if interactive protection mode is selected. By default, automatic protection mode is used. If you disable it, the application will switch to the interactive mode. For details, see this article.
- Block. The application will block a dangerous object and display a message about an infection attempt.
- Allow. Web Anti-Virus will allow the object to be opened or downloaded, and then will check it for viruses.
When the application detects a potential threat, it will perform the action that you have set.
How to adjust advanced settings
- In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click .
- To learn how to open the main application window, see this article.
- Go to the Protection section and click Web Anti-Virus.
- Click Advanced Settings.
- Adjust the settings according to your needs. For instructions and detailed description of the settings, see Online Help
Links and websites will be scanned according to the settings that you have configured.