Using Kaspersky Security Network

To improve the protection of devices and user data, the Kaspersky application uses the Kaspersky cloud-based knowledge base, Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), to look up the reputation of files, internet resources, and software.

Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) – A solution that receives information from Kaspersky and sends data about objects detected on user devices to Kaspersky for additional verification by Kaspersky analysts and to add to reputation and statistical databases.

The use of Kaspersky Security Network data ensures a faster response to various threats, high protection component performance, and fewer false positives.

Due to the fact that the knowledge base is cloud-based, Kaspersky Security Network requires a stable internet connection to work effectively.

Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) receives information from Kaspersky and sends data about objects detected on user devices to Kaspersky for additional verification by Kaspersky analysts and to expand reputation and statistical databases.

If you have accepted the terms of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement and enabled the use of Kaspersky Security Network, you can get information from Kaspersky knowledge base, and the Kaspersky application automatically sends statistical information gathered during its operation to Kaspersky Security Network. The application can also send to Kaspersky for additional scanning certain files (or parts of files) that intruders can use to harm the device or data.

If you did not accept the terms of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement and have disabled the use of Kaspersky Security Network, you can get information from the Kaspersky knowledge base, but the Kaspersky application does not send anonymous statistics or data about the types and sources of threats.

You can disable or enable the use of Kaspersky Security Network at any time.

No personal data is collected, processed, or stored. Detailed information about the storage, and destruction, and/or submission to Kaspersky of statistical information generated during participation in KSN is available in the Kaspersky Security Network Statement and on Kaspersky's website. The file with the text of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement is included in the application distribution kit.

How to configure the use of Kaspersky Security Network on the command line

You can enable or disable the use of Kaspersky Security Network in the command line by using the UseKSN option in the general application settings.

You can change the value of UseKSN with the help of command line switches or a configuration file that contains all general application settings.

By default, UseKSN=Yes. This means that the use of Kaspersky Security Network is enabled by default.

To disable the use of Kaspersky Security Network with the help of command line switches, run:

kfl-control --set-app-settings UseKSN=No

To enable the use of Kaspersky Security Network with the help of command line switches, run:

kfl-control --set-app-settings UseKSN=Yes --accept-ksn

where:

• Yes means to enable the use of Kaspersky Security Network.
• --accept-ksn: an option signifying that you agree to the terms in the Kaspersky Security Network Statement. You confirm that you have fully read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement.

The file ksn_license.<language ID> containing the text of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement is located in the /opt/kaspersky/kfl/doc/ directory.

To enable or disable use of Kaspersky Security Network with a configuration file, execute the following command:

kfl-control --set-app-settings --file <configuration file path> [--json] [--accept-ksn]

where:

• --file <configuration file path> is the full path to the configuration file with the general application settings where the required UseKSN value is configured.
• --json: specify this option if you are importing settings from a configuration file in JSON format. If the --json option is not specified, the application attempts to import from an INI file. If the import fails, an error is displayed.
• --accept-ksn: an option signifying that you agree to the terms in the Kaspersky Security Network Statement. You must specify the option if you are enabling the use of Kaspersky Security Network.

How to test the connection to Kaspersky Security Network on the command line

To check the connection to Kaspersky Security Network, run the following command:

kfl-control --app-info

The Using Kaspersky Security Network line displays the status of the connection to Kaspersky Security Network:

• If the Enabled status is displayed, the Kaspersky application uses Kaspersky Security Network, can get information from the knowledge base, and sends anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats to Kaspersky Security Network.
• If the Disabled status is displayed, the Kaspersky application uses Kaspersky Security Network and can receive information from the knowledge base, but it does not send anonymous statistics and information about the types and sources of threats.

A connection to Kaspersky Security Network may be absent for the following reasons:

• The user device is not connected to the internet.
• The use of Kaspersky Security Network is disabled.
• The application has not been activated or the license has expired.
• Problems related to the license key are detected. For example, the key is in the denylist.

How to configure the use of Kaspersky Security Network in the application interface

Using the application interface, you can enable or disable the use of Kaspersky Security Network.

To enable use of Kaspersky Security Network:

1. Open the main application window.
2. In the lower part of the main application window, click the Settings button.

   The Settings window opens.

3. In the Settings window, under Kaspersky Security Network, click Enable:

   The Using Kaspersky Security Network window opens.

4. In the Using Kaspersky Security Network window, carefully read the Kaspersky Security Network Statement and select the I confirm that I have fully read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement option.

   If you have changed your mind and do not want to use Kaspersky Security Network, select I do not accept the terms and conditions of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement.

5. Click OK.

   If you selected I do not accept the terms and conditions of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement, confirm your decision in the window that is displayed after you click the OK button. If you refuse to accept the terms and conditions of the Kaspersky Security Network Statement, Kaspersky Security Network is not used.

To disable use of Kaspersky Security Network:

1. Open the main application window.
2. In the lower part of the main application window, click the Settings button.

   The Settings window opens.

3. In the Settings window, under Kaspersky Security Network, click Disable:
4. In the window that opens, click the Yes button to decline use of Kaspersky Security Network.