Kaspersky VPN
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Who owns this
Parent company
Kaspersky
Brands in the same group
- Kaspersky VPN this entry
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
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
All criteria
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Company and ownership
10/21 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
We have no source for this criterion.
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
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Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
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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
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Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
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Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Kaspersky AboutVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
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YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
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Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
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Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
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Operating status
company.status
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
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User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
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Logging and data collection
4/16 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
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Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
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Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
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Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
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Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
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Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
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Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
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Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
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Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
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Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
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EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
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Evidence, audits and track record
8/17 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
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Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
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App and client audits
trust.app_audits
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Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
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Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
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Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
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Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
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Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- Kaspersky Transparency CenterVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
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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
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Protocols and cryptography
5/17 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
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IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
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Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
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Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
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Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
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Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
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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
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DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
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IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
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WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
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Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
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Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
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Features
6/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
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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
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SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
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HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
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Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
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Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
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Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
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Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
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Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
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Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
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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
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IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
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Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
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Servers and network
6/12 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
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RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
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Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
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10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
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Public server list
network.server_list_public
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Public status page
network.status_page
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Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
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Apps and platforms
6/16 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
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Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
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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
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Apple TV app
apps.appletv
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Fire TV app
apps.firetv
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Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
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Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
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Router support
apps.router_support
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
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Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
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Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
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Account, pricing and payment
4/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
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Account model
pricing.account_model
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
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Monero
pricing.monero
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Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
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Lightning
pricing.lightning
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Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
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PayPal
pricing.paypal
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Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Kaspersky VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
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Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
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Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
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Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
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Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
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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
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Usage and performance
3/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
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Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- Kaspersky VPN – Fast & Secure VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
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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
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Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
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Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
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SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
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Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
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Support and documentation
1/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
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Email or ticket support
support.email
- Contact Information | KasperskyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
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German-language support
support.german_language
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Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
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Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
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Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
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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
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Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
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Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
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