Kaspersky
Kaspersky is a Mac security app that helps protect files, web activity, and passwords against malware, phishing, and other online threats.
What is Kaspersky?
Kaspersky is a security and privacy app for macOS that helps protect your Mac from malware, dangerous websites, phishing, and other common online threats. It is designed for people who want always-on antivirus protection while browsing, downloading files, and using everyday apps. On Mac, Kaspersky Internet Security includes real-time file scanning, web protection for browsing sessions, network attack blocking, and tools that help reduce exposure to malicious links and password theft. Many users install it as part of a broader personal or family security setup, especially when they want protection beyond the built-in tools in macOS. It may also integrate with browser extensions to help evaluate links and improve safety during web use. Kaspersky Lab Switzerland GmbH publishes the software for consumer security use across desktop and mobile platforms.
Key features
- Scan files in real time for malware and suspicious activity
- Block phishing pages and harmful web links while browsing
- Monitor network traffic for intrusion and attack attempts
- Run manual or scheduled security scans on your Mac
- Help protect passwords and sensitive data entered on websites
- Add browser-based protection features for safer web use
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
Kaspersky is legitimate security software, but it works by deeply inspecting files, downloads, web traffic, and some browsing activity, so broad system access is normal for its purpose. Expect background scanning, network filtering, and security notifications while it is active. If you use it, keep the app updated and review which browser extensions or web-protection components you enable so they match how you want to use your Mac.
Recommendation: Keep Kaspersky if you actively use it for antivirus or web protection on this Mac. Remove it only if you have decided to switch to another security product or no longer want its background protection, since uninstalling it will stop its malware and web-threat defenses.
Common paths
/Applications/Kaspersky.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.kaspersky.kav
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Kaspersky Lab
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.kaspersky.kav.plist
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