What's new in Kaspersky Internet Security 16.0.0.245c

Sep 20, 2016
  • Added macOS 10.12 Sierra support in anti-rootkit and hardware emulation engines.
  • Fixed several small bugs that are not worth mentioning in release notes.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 16.0.0.245b (Sep 7, 2016)

  • Added support for macOS 10.12 Sierra.
  • Fixed a bug blocking FTP connections under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed a bug preventing installation of Safari extensions with the "Check secure connections" option enabled.
  • Fixed incorrect descriptions appearing in some Parental Control alerts.
  • Fixed other small bugs that are not worth mentioning in release notes.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 16.0.0.245a (May 23, 2016)

  • Updated browser extensions "Onscreen keyboard" and "URL advisor"
  • Added direct links to browser extensions for users of OS X 10.9
  • Fixed a bug with Spanish-MX and Portuguese-BR localizations receiving IPM campaigns designed for Spanish-ES and Portugues-PT localizations
  • Fixed a bug with "Other program detected" alerts appearing in an endless loop
  • Removed "Update Failed" messages when the Mac is offline
  • Reduced frequency of license notifications
  • Made a variety of improvements for the release of Japanese version
  • Fixed other small bugs that are not worth mentioning in release notes

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 16.0.0.245 (Feb 24, 2016)

  • Webcam Protection stops applications from using surveillance backdoors and spying on you and your surroundings while your Mac is running. You can find examples of applications that can’t access your webcam when it is blocked by Kaspersky Internet Security on the Technical Support website (Knowledge Base).
  • Private Browsing prevents websites from tracking your browsing activities and protects your privacy on the Internet.
  • With new default settings, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac moves malicious files to Quarantine and blocks phishing websites without requiring user intervention.
  • The application features an updated user interface.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 15.0.1.378 (Apr 30, 2015)

  • Improved remote administration of the computer protection via My Kaspersky portal.
  • Increased File Anti-Virus performance and improved functioning of the Parental Control and web browser extensions.
  • The application features the updated user interface.
  • The application features compatibility with Kaspersky Safe Kids.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 15.0.0.226 (Jan 14, 2015)

  • The Safe Money component secures your financial transactions and bank card data as you access websites of banks, e-money systems, and online stores.
  • The Network Attack Blocker component protects your Mac against operating system hacks.
  • Remote administration via My Kaspersky portal lets you receive information on the current status of protection, enable or disable protection components (File Anti-Virus, Web Anti-Virus, Network Attack Blocker), manage application licensing, respond to computer security issues and threats detected by Kaspersky Internet Security, update application databases, and run a scan of your Mac.
  • Protection Center lets you view information on the current protection status of your Mac and respond to computer security issues and threats detected by Kaspersky Internet Security.
  • The application features a brand new user interface.
  • When a new version of the application is published on Kaspersky Lab servers, Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac can be updated automatically.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 14.0.1.46 (Nov 6, 2013)

  • Support of OS X 10.9 Mavericks has been implemented.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 14.0.0.177 (Aug 6, 2013)

  • An updated Web Anti-Virus protects data shared on the web.
  • Parental Control can be used to limit Internet usage time, restrict access to online resources and transmission of private data, and monitor social network correspondence.
  • Virtual Keyboard offers a safe way to enter passwords and sensitive information.
  • Improved add-ons for Safari, Google Chrome™, and Firefox™ browsers provide protection against dangerous and phishing URLs.
  • Significant improvements to scan services that check stored files, downloaded files, and email attachments for malicious code in real time.
  • An updated application interface, now with support of Retina screens.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 13.0.2.458 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • Web Anti-Virus protects incoming and outgoing data transferred over HTTP or HTTPS.
  • Parental Control allows limiting the time of Internet use and restricting access to web resources and applications, creating lists of contacts blocked or allowed for messaging over social networks, prohibiting transmission of specified personal data items.
  • Virtual Keyboard offers a safe way to enter passwords and sensitive information.
  • Extensions for Safari, Google Chrome™ and Firefox™ web browsers are improved for protection against phishing and dangerous URLs.
  • Significant improvements of technologies those are used to scan files, downloads, and mail attachments in real time.
  • New application interface makes easier performing general user scenarios.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 13.0.1.437 (Jul 19, 2012)

  • Web Anti-Virus protects incoming and outgoing data transferred over HTTP or HTTPS.
  • Parental Control allows limiting the time of Internet use and restricting access to web resources and applications, creating lists of contacts blocked or allowed for messaging over social networks, prohibiting transmission of specified personal data items.
  • Virtual Keyboard offers a safe way to enter passwords and sensitive information.
  • Extensions for Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox web browsers are improved for protection against phishing and dangerous URLs.
  • Significant improvements of technologies those are used to scan files, downloads, and mail attachments in real time.
  • New application interface makes easier performing general user scenarios.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 8.0.6.863 (Jun 17, 2011)

  • WHAT'S NEW:
  • Firefox 4 is supported by the plugin for Firefox browser.
  • Possibility to install Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac over the already installed Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac is implemented.
  • Cloud technologies of Kaspersky Security Network are used to improve protection against emerging threats and minimize the risk of false alerts.
  • Protection against dangerous and phishing URLs by means of plugins for Safari 5, Google Chrome 6, and Firefox 4 browsers.
  • Protection against unknown threats by means of a heuristic analyzer.
  • Significant increasing of the performance when using Time Machine.
  • Redesigned interface of the application.
  • Optimization of the application's operation while running on battery power.
  • RESOLVED ISSUES:
  • Errors when accessing file system objects which names include Unicode symbols:
  • Errors when copying updates to the folder if its name includes Unicode symbols.
  • Errors when adding folder to the trusted zone, if the folder name includes Unicode symbols.
  • Incorrect presentation of the scan results in the Reports window, if the names of scanned objects include Unicode symbols.
  • Incorrect installation of the plugin for Firefox browser.
  • Firewall alerts about opened ports appear when launching Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac.
  • Stability issues.
  • Localization issues.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 8.0.5.812 (Feb 26, 2011)

  • What's new:
  • Possibility to install Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac over the already installed Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac is implemented.
  • Cloud technologies of Kaspersky Security Network are used to improve protection against emerging threats and minimize the risk of false alerts.
  • Protection against dangerous and phishing URLs by means of plugins for Safari 5, Google Chrome 6, and Firefox 4 browsers.
  • Protection against unknown threats by means of a heuristic analyzer.
  • Significant increasing of the performance when using Time Machine.
  • Redesigned interface of the application.
  • Optimization of the application's operation while running on battery power.
  • Resolved issues:
  • The following known issues are resolved in this program version:
  • Incorrect installation of the plugin for Firefox browser.
  • Firewall alerts about opened ports appear when launching Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 for Mac.
  • Stability issues.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 8.0.2.460 (Feb 1, 2010)

  • An iSwift technology that increases the scan speed has been implemented.
  • The Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard 64-bit kernel support has been added.
  • The option of starting the scan by dragging the object to the application icon to the Dock or to the main application window has been added.
  • The user interface when selecting scan tasks has been improved.
  • The user interface when viewing the scan status has been improved.
  • The user interface when viewing reports has been improved.
  • The numerous Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard support issues have been resolved.
  • The instability issues have been fixed.
  • The Quarantine and Backup issues have been resolved.
  • The Trusted zone issues have been resolved.

New in Kaspersky Internet Security 8.0.1.346 Beta (Oct 10, 2009)

  • Added Growl notification service support.
  • CPU consumptions lowered to 1% when idle.
  • Added option to chose application icon location (menu bar or dock).
  • Fixed invalid license issue.
  • Fixed update issue.
  • Sound notification if malware detected.
  • New uninstallation application.
  • Better CPU resource sharing while making virus scans, resulting in better Mac responsiveness.
  • Fixed issue with reports taking too much hard drive space.
  • Minor GUI changes and other stability fixes.