Real-Time Protection

Real-Time Protection provides anti-virus protection. The component detects and neutralizes threats, adware, and apps that intruders may use to harm your device or exploit your personal data.

The component is called Scanner in the free version of the app. It is called Real-Time Protection in the premium version.

Scanner

Scanner performs the following functions:

Scan. According to your choice the app scans the following:
- entire file system,
- only installed apps,
- a selected file or folder.
Update. The app downloads updated anti-virus databases used to detect threats. Update ensures your device has the latest protection.
Quarantine. The app moves files and apps detected while scanning to Quarantine. In Quarantine, the app stores files and apps in a compressed format so they cannot harm the device. Once a file is quarantined, you can either delete it permanently or restore it (Kaspersky Internet Security recommends that you not restore quarantined files as they might damage your device). Once an app is quarantined, you can only delete it permanently.
How to restore quarantined files to their original folders or delete them permanently
1. In the main app window, tap Real-Time Protection > Quarantine.
2. Tap the file and select an action:
  - Restore: The file will be restored to its original folder.
  - Delete: The file will be deleted.
  - Delete all: All files stored in Quarantine will be deleted.

You have to launch scanning of the device manually in the free version.

Real-Time Protection

Real-Time Protection includes all Scanner functions and provides automatic 24/7 device protection. Real-Time Protection detects threats in opened files and scans apps in real-time as they are installed on the device. Anti-virus databases and the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service are used to provide automatic protection.

If an app that collects and sends information is installed on your device, Kaspersky Internet Security may classify it as malware.

Configure Real-Time Protection settings