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Kasperky creates antivirus software that protects your computer and smartphone from viruses, spyware, ransomware and other malware and cyberattacks. The company's products work on Windows and Apple computers as well as Apple and Android smartphones. Kaspersky offers cyberprotection solutions for homes and businesses, and the company provides a free 30-day trial.

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    Customer ServiceStaffBilling

    Reviewed May 26, 2021

    I purchased Kaspersky Antivirus online on May 15 2021. Kaspersky then received their payment that day but I still received messages that my computer wasn't protected. Good luck getting any help on account or technical issues unless you like to go in circles. I did eventually create a ticket but never got a response.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed April 18, 2021

    Bought the Kaspersky internet security and the $10.00 automatic download. The download did not work and unless you are ready to sit for your next masters exam, the download instructions almost work so you can do the required research to figure it out. The "chat feature" does not work for additional help and there is no one to talk you. Baby you're on your own after they have your money.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed March 29, 2021

    I purchased this antivirus program a year ago, then tried to obtain help from tech support but was unable to obtain any communication from them. Therefore I canceled the service, notified them, and obtained a different antivirus program. Last week I was notified that my PayPal account had been billed for renewal. I let PayPal know what happened, and they canceled the automatic billing that had been begun when I purchased the service without my knowing it. I started a case in an effort to obtain a refund but my case was denied by PayPal. I'm not happy with them either. But Kaspersky made it impossible to even log into my account to change my preferences or cancel. They sent links that would not work. I do not believe this is an ethical company at all!!!

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    Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 2, 2020

    I was looking for a good free anti-virus protection program and this was viewed as the best, but as I was getting more automatic updates, I started receiving large popups, to pay to update, which I couldn't remove unless I exited whatever I was doing because it was in the way and I couldn't continue whatever I was doing. Very annoying when you work from home. I had to uninstall the program.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2020

    I downloaded the trial and was basically satisfied with the software and was going to purchase it. It said I would be guaranteed the same price It was offered the day I started my trial. That was a lie. I had used their anti-Virus before, and couldn't remember why I stopped using it, and then I remembered as soon as I got on the phone with their tech/customer support staff.

    First off they are always rude. I had purchased some add ons with the trial on the monthly basis just for extra protection because the full coverage was not included in the trial run. Anyway, I was asking about the special they had, and no one seemed to know what that was. And okay. That is fine. But they were rude about it and said they were the best anti-virus out there and if I didn't buy there are bad things that would happen and it would be my own fault. I asked to talk to his supervisor and that guy backed up his threats. I told him to just cancel everything. Well he didn't. I was charge again for one of the ala carte services. I had tried calling one day and due to covid could not hang on the call for hours. It was 4.99. I figure they would not do it again. I was wrong. They did it again.

    I called them back today and it was weird because he asked if I knew 3 different people which I did not. Then he said have I had any weird things happen with my bank account, and yes that would be earlier today. Someone tried to access it but couldn't figure out the password. Asked to share my screen to see what was going on. Well ma'am you have a Torpig, even took me to Wikki so I would know what it means. Showed me everywhere on my computer where it was. He told me I was in luck because he knew how to get rid of it and I needed to buy an additional network firewall, have it certified for 1,3, 5 years, or a lifetime because the hacker that got on my computer stole mine.

    I told him I would have another anti-virus company do it and I just wanted my refund and cancel the subscription again. I had a VPN and it was not through them. Since he was sharing a screen with me he saw my malware company and immediately said they are not capable of doing this job. Then he proceeded to tell me that he is unable to cancel the subscription or give me my money back because 3 other people are connected with my account. I started laughing and told him to get the money and back pay from them but I wanted my money refunded and we already came to the conclusion I've been hacked. He hung up on me.

    I called back and briefly told the next person what happened, and he said well other people are using the services. I said in the same bored tone, Then let them pay for it. I still don't have my money back and on top of it, they won't cancel the subscription. I received an email in the mail right after that call thanking me for the subscription and another one at 5:45 that was thanking me for my order.

    So folks at your own risk, if you use this company for anti-virus and cancel, and someone else hacks you....or so they say you might be paying for a while still, but even stranger, after I rebooted my computer the strangest thing happened, all of that Torpig he found on my computer was completely GONE. I couldn't find it anywhere nor could the 3 different software programs I used just for that could find it either. It's gone. I have to wonder if that was not a trick of my eyes or what.

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    Customer ServiceStaffCommunication

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2020

    It took over 3 hours to simple clean up my computer with no communication. Very sad. Asked to speak to a supervisor and did not get. It was like she was helping other customers and I was on hold. I have been with them for years and was happy until they changed the chat. All I had to do was hit the chat button but not now. Check out other securities.

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    Customer ServiceTimeliness

    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2020

    HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, I called because I had a problem with the passwords and they told me that in 2 hours they would call me, that never happened they just called the next day, I no longer need them.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & AppBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2020

    I have used Kaspersky for about 5 years. The anti-virus protection is very good. I went into my account on the website today and found it difficult to change my own phone number and to delete an old payment method. The Chat came up and I wrote about these issues. They suggested that I call them. I told them I really didn't have time and just wanted to change my information on the website. They sent me a form to fill out to change this info. Forget it! It seems pretty backward for an otherwise avant-garde company.

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    CoverageMaintenanceStaffResolution

    Reviewed July 3, 2020

    Two of my Laptops suspected to be infected by virus. So, I bought Kaspersky Total security 2 licenses for my both Laptops by May 20. Since then their technical team is unable to fix the issue. They are the dump to the core. They provided Indian customer care number is never get reachable and their technical support engineers are with no or less knowledge about the Antivirus. To provide them the Traces (took my 120 GB space) I needed to delete my personal data up to 40 plus GB data. I am surprised that these couldn't fix a home system in 2 months?

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    PriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

    Reviewed June 10, 2020

    Because I used this anti-virus in the past and had good experience I decided to purchase it and install it on my new computer. First bad experience was an attempt to download after paying for a subscription ended up with a notification that I needed to purchase the program after I already had. This was not resolved easily.

    Once that issue was straightened out, my new laptop stopped opening and streaming television shows, videos, in fact every streaming subscription I purchased no longer worked. After 3 days of looking up "streaming issues with Kapersky" I found no online answer. I did the few steps suggested and there was no solution. I decided to walk away from my purchase price, install a free and easier to use security application. As soon as I deleted Kaspersky off my computer, all of the streaming was restored. I'd attempted many fixes before that desperate measure.

    I'm not sure if the conflict was some proprietary issue with the expensive laptop I purchased or not, but I'd rather switch from Kaspersky than fight several more days trying to resolve the issue. I had error codes with 4 different movie streaming sites, I bought the expensive laptop to improve my screen casting experience and ended up unable to watch anything. The free security software I downloaded works much better and is much easier to use.

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    MaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed June 7, 2020

    I tried to renew my software licence. My payment was processed and I received activation code. Code does not work since I moved to diff. country. The troubleshoot instruct to contact tech support and write a detailed letter but I could not access it anywhere from the site and when I click on tech support it takes me to page for double authentication asking to renew the password as if I am creating new account and the message comes out that e mail is associated with another acc_ MINE! It is soooo difficult to get hold of tech support and the experience is terrifically frustrating. System is asking me to give password that it hides from me. I there are no clear contact details on who to contact and how and I ended up running in circles and being locked out of the account and keep knocking on the closed door.

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    Customer ServicePriceRatesTransparency

    Reviewed April 11, 2020

    This best company for security for computers and phones. They make sure you're always safe. Always updating. The price of 1 year is great and they do offer free limited protections. Either way you still have some type of protection. They have five star rating. One year is around $14.00 dollars that you cant beat for phone protection. You try the rest. Now try the best on market.

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    Punctuality & SpeedEase of UseTransparency

    Reviewed April 9, 2020

    My POV is that the easier antivirus tool available today. Very simple to use and UX experience drive us quickly to answers that we need. The way that performs automatic updates is transparent for us most of the times. Very good.

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    PriceStaffRatesTransparency

    Reviewed April 5, 2020

    Have use it for years then something happen. On the PC had to unload it and then reload it in the AM. Then talking to my son that is IT. He upgraded my system to 10. He say Microsoft is still the best to use. I could try again this year on the PC and laptop. Tho, not sure? The price is good for three pc and updates are good. Another thing my son mention. Some anti virus companies will install to block others anti virus if you don't plan to renew. Which I can understand and agree with.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2020

    I do not recommend this antivirus. Windows 10 includes the Windows Defender and nothing I have seen shows that Kaspersky is superior to this utility included in Windows 10. I am also concerned that this software is from a Russian Software company. I do not want my computer security to be from a company who uses our computer systems and internet to hurt the USA.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 2, 2020

    Only have on cell phone and has provided great protection. Given 3 on support and warranty as never used services. Need home computer protection (have used McAfee and Norton in past) but difficult to afford right now. ☹

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 1, 2020

    Great software. Stops all kinds of spyware malware. Protects your email account. Overall a great product. I was using Norton. Just could not do the job securing the 4 desktops and 4 laptops in my home. I feel the software is protecting our whole family's privacy. Would recommend this to anyone who has security issues.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed March 30, 2020

    I love Kaspersky. I have had it for 2 or more years and have never had a problem. I have it on my phone and tablet. My husband does as well. I would recommend it highly. We have tried many of the other security programs but Kaspersky seems to be the best for us.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 29, 2020

    Simple to install on PC, laptop, and cell phone. It ensures me daily that it is working. Has nice features like secure connect when you are using public wifi. Has a nice dashboard that displays all the relative data about Kaspersky in one convenient location.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2020

    Have used for at least 6 years and never had a problem. Friends have experienced virus's on their pc's and I always recommend Kaspersky! Afterwards they tell me they are also happy with it! I will never use a different one!

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 27, 2020

    I have used Kaspersky for 8 years and have been very satisfied. I also use avg computer tuneup. It may be out there, but an email checker for spam would be nice, i.e. if the sending address does not match the subject as in pay pal notification form **....

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 23, 2020

    I had a terrible experience after being with them for some time. The scanner quit working and I couldn't get a hold of support. Ended up directed to a scam outfit named Global Install who tried to con me. When I finally got hold of Kaspersky all they could say was "sorry for the inconvenience".

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    StaffTransparency

    Reviewed March 22, 2020

    I have been with Kaspersky for several years. It has helped me several times keep my computer up to date. I had Kaspersky while still in Saudi Arabia for 7 years. It's nice to have because if a problem comes up they are there to assist.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 21, 2020

    This antivirus has kept me safe from harmful viruses. The first time I had heard of this brand was almost 5 yrs ago when I purchased a new laptop. I asked the employee from Best Buy which antivirus was the best, and they recommended Kaspersky. I am very satisfied.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 20, 2020

    I have tried other services, but Kaspersky has always caught any “intruders” and disposed of them for me. Best part is it doesn’t slow down the computer while it runs in the background. I use Kaspersky on all devices and the cost is extremely reasonable.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 12, 2020

    Since I am staying in Japan, the regular available option to buy the software is in Japanese language. I purchased the same from Amazon.jp, only to realize later that only Japanese language can be used with the software. There is no option to change the language! What about foreigners who stay in Japan? Are they not important? I contacted Kaspersky support and they told that they cannot do anything as I purchased from 3rd party. Amazon.jp says product is non refundable! Utter waste of my 10k!

    Really pathetic experience. None of these problems are mentioned anywhere, I came to know only after buying the product. Being such a well known product, I expect them to provide multiple language support even for people staying in a particular region. Never buy Kaspersky if you are in a non-English speaking country! That is my recommendation!

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    Customer ServicePriceMaintenance

    Reviewed March 10, 2020

    The My Kaspersky program hindered Gmail loading at times and worse, a hacker was able to get into the program and change my private email address and password thereby sabotaging the parental control applications which could not be fixed on my end. Contacted their support line and tech guy said it would cost $200.00 to fix.. I don't think so! Won't be renewing my subscription with this outfit.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2020

    I used this product for several years. I clicked 14 day pop up to renew. I stopped at mandatory auto renewal button, opened chat window, stated my concern about forced auto renewal. It put me into a long wait queue. Waited 15 minutes then decided to go ahead. Most people cannot wait and Kaspersky uses that to wear you down. But then it would not accept my renewal. Another long wait to have a salesperson call me. They wanted permission into my system but the permission box to allow them access never came up, I lucked out but salesperson was pissed. They then tried very very hard to upsell me to more expensive product way beyond what I already had and which was designed for a large family. Very pushy but I finally made my wishes clear I didn’t want it.

    Next for some reason even with the salesperson so-called “Help” the renewal wouldn’t go through. They had no answer why this kept happening. IMO it was rigged so it wouldn’t go through until I selected the more expensive product. I call it deceptive criminal activity. Positively odious! Attitude of salesperson was dismissive throughout the call I guess because they didn’t get my upsell order. A very unhelpful person. I told them to forget it! An hour of wasted time, my bank froze cc due to unusual activity and they maliciously disconnected one of the managed devices from my account as petty “revenge.” Kaspersky treats customers badly. You have been warned! Try Bitdefender, McAfee, or even Norton instead. Read all the bad reviews and avoid Kaspersky! If you must use them - Buy on Amazon. It’s MUCH cheaper!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2020

    I installed Kaspersky Total Security (Free 30 Days Trial) in Windows 8. An error of graphics was showing when it was installing. When I started using it my laptop was restarting automatically. I couldn't do anything. It didn't give me any chance to uninstall it. I wanted to try how this software works. Later I refresh my Windows at a certain point. By that way I removed Kaspersky. I don't recommend it at all. Norton is much better even you pay little extra. Be aware of before using Kaspersky.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2019

    Tried calling and they have a bunch of random numbers and all customer service reps are so rude and not helpful at all!! I had a simple problem. I was charged 20 dollars on my PayPal for Kaspersky internet and I never got it on my computer. They could have told me how to download it or given me my money back since I never got it. But they did nothing except tell me to call other numbers!! and they were so rude and did not answer any of my questions.

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    Kaspersky Anti-Virus Company Information

    Company Name:
    Kaspersky Anti-Virus
    Year Founded:
    1997
    Address:
    500 Unicorn Park, 3rd Floor
    City:
    Woburn
    State/Province:
    MA
    Postal Code:
    01801
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    usa.kaspersky.com