Kaspersky VPN
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Who owns this
Parent company
Kaspersky
Brands in the same group
- Kaspersky VPN this entry
Further brands according to the source: none
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none
If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Kaspersky VPN activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Wikipedia KasperskyOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Kaspersky VPN Secure ConnectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Kaspersky Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Kaspersky About / Get to know usVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Kaspersky About / Get to know usVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Kaspersky AboutVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Kaspersky PartnersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- Kaspersky VPN marketingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Kaspersky VPN activeVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Kaspersky VPN no logs of websitesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Kaspersky VPN free tier 300MB/day capVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- Kaspersky VPN plansVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Kaspersky Privacy — product telemetryVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Kaspersky Privacy retentionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Kaspersky Products and Services Privacy Policy, EU-Vertreter und DPOVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
16/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
- Kaspersky Pressemitteilung: New Kaspersky VPN, kein verlinkter BerichtVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
We have no source for this criterion.
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- Kaspersky PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
- AV-TEST: Kaspersky VPN Test Report 2023Measurementretrieved 08/17/2026
- Kaspersky Pressemitteilung: Kaspersky VPN praised for excellent high-speed performance in annual AV-TEST certification, 31.07.2025Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- Kaspersky VPN OpenVPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Kaspersky VPN DNS protectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- Kaspersky VPN DNS protectionVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
16/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- Kaspersky VPN kill switch cuts internet if VPN dropsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- Kaspersky VPN — no dedicated IPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
We have no source for this criterion.
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
We have no source for this criterion.
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
We have no source for this criterion.
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
We have no source for this criterion.
Servers and network
10/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- FeaturesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
We have no source for this criterion.
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
- Kaspersky VPN Produktseite (Redirect-Ziel), eingebettetes Feld VPNStatementVendors: PangoVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
- Kaspersky Blog: How does Kaspersky VPN work?, AnchorFree als ServerbetreiberVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Kaspersky VPN appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- Kaspersky VPN macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- Kaspersky VPN account requiredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
16/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Kaspersky Secure Connection EULA, Data ProvisionTerms of serviceretrieved 08/17/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
- Kaspersky VPN billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monero
pricing.monero
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Kaspersky VPN billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
PayPal
pricing.paypal
We have no source for this criterion.
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Kaspersky VPN free 300MB/day tierVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Kaspersky VPN annual pricingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Kaspersky VPN renewalVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Kaspersky VPN tiersVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Kaspersky accountVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usage and performance
5/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
We have no source for this criterion.
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Data cap
usage.data_cap
- Kaspersky VPN Produktseite, MerkmallisteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
- AV-TEST: Kaspersky VPN Test Report 2023, GeschwindigkeitsmessungMeasurementretrieved 08/17/2026
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
We have no source for this criterion.
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
We have no source for this criterion.
Support and documentation
1/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
We have no source for this criterion.
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
We have no source for this criterion.
German-language support
support.german_language
We have no source for this criterion.
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
1/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for www.kaspersky.comMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
We have no source for this criterion.
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
We have no source for this criterion.
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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