User guide

Product Review: Mac Security July/August 2014 www.av-comparatives.org
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Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac
Additional features
Phishing protection; web filter; parental
control
Kaspersky Lab inform us that the version 15 of
the software, due for release in October 2014,
will also include their “SafeMoney” feature,
the purpose of which is to ensure secure
online banking transactions.
Installation
The installation process is completed with a
couple of clicks. The only option is whether to
join the Kaspersky Security Network (malware
information-sharing scheme). The installer
window includes a link for uninstalling the
product, and the procedure is described in the
online knowledge base.
Main window
This features a status display, along with
buttons for updates (refresh symbol), scans
(magnifying glass), licence information (the
key symbol), settings and help.
Mac menu bar
The Mac menu bar menus are Kaspersky
Internet Security (updates and preferences),
Edit, Protection (scans, updates, switch
protection on or off), Window, and Help.
There is also a System Tray icon which
displays the following menu:
Finder context menu
A “Virus Scan” entry is added to Finder’s
context menu, so files, folders and drives can
be scanned by right-clicking them.