Secure connection to Wi-Fi networks
Public Wi-Fi networks may be under-protected, for example, if a Wi-Fi network uses a vulnerable encryption protocol. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the Kaspersky application checks the network. If the Wi-Fi network is insecure, the application prompts you to install or run Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection.
Note: Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection is available in Kaspersky Plus and Premium only.
Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection provides the following advantages:
- Safe use of payment systems and booking sites. Intruders 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 your computer's IP address or your location.
- Protection of your privacy. No one will be able to intercept and read your private correspondence on social networks.
Important: Use of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection may be regulated by local legislation. You may use Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection only in accordance with its purpose and without violating local legislation.
Enable/disable notification about unsecured Wi-Fi networks
- In the menu bar, click the application icon and choose Settings.
The application settings window opens.
- On the Privacy tab, in the Unsecured Wi‑Fi section, select/deselect the Notify about unsecured Wi‑Fi networks checkbox.
Install Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection
- On the sidebar of the main application window, click Privacy Protection.
The Privacy Protection window opens.
- In the Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection section, click Install.
The App Store opens.
- Click Get and then Install App.
- Sign in to App Store to download the application.
- When the download is complete, click Open.
- Follow the instructions to start Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection for the first time. For detailed information, see Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection help.
If you want to ensure the privacy of your home Wi-Fi network and all connected devices, you can set up a secure VPN connection on your router.
Set up a secure VPN connection on your router
- On the sidebar of the main application window, click Smart Home Monitor.
The Smart Home Monitor window opens.
- Select your router in the list.
- In the right part of the window, click Set Up.
My Kaspersky opens.
- Click Set up via OpenVPN and follow the instructions. For more details, see the My Kaspersky help.
- For instructions on configuring a secure VPN connection in your router's settings, refer to your router's documentation.
If the Kaspersky application warns you that your Wi-Fi connection is unsecured
It means that you have connected to an unprotected Wi-Fi network and your logins, passwords, messages, and other sensitive information can be intercepted. We recommend not to use this network.
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