Computer protection scope
Objects detected by Kaspersky Endpoint Security are divided into categories based on various attributes. The application always searches for viruses, worms, Trojans, and malicious utility tools. These programs may cause significant damage to your computer. To ensure more reliable protection for your computer, you can extend the list of detectable objects by enabling the application to check for legitimate software that an intruder could exploit to damage your computer or personal data.
The objects that Kaspersky Endpoint Security protects against are grouped as follows:
- Viruses, worms, Trojans, malicious tools. This category includes all types of malware. Protection against all types of malware ensures the minimum necessary security level. In accordance with the recommendations of Kaspersky Lab experts, Kaspersky Endpoint Security always monitors objects that belong to this category.
- Adware. This category includes software that can inconvenience the user.
- Auto-dialers. This category includes applications that establish phone connections through a modem in hidden mode.
- Other applications. This category includes legitimate programs that may be used by intruders to harm the user's computer or data.
Select the categories of objects to detect
- Open the main application window.
- On the navigation panel in the upper pane of the main application window, click the
button.The application preferences window opens.
- On the Threats tab, in the Categories of objects to detect section, select the checkboxes next to the categories of objects to detect.
Note: Kaspersky Endpoint Security always protects your computer against viruses, worms, Trojans, and malicious tools. Therefore, it is not possible to deselect the checkbox for this category.
Depending on the selected categories of objects to detect, Kaspersky Endpoint Security uses some or all of its application databases when running File Anti-Virus, Web Anti-Virus, and virus scan tasks.
Note: Kaspersky Lab specialists recommend that you keep protection enabled against adware and auto-dialers. If Kaspersky Endpoint Security classifies an application as malware but you believe it is safe, you can add this application to Trusted Zone.
Trusted Zone is a list of objects that Kaspersky Endpoint Security does not scan or monitor. You may need to add objects to Trusted Zone if, for example, Kaspersky Endpoint Security blocks access to a file, application folder, or website even though you are absolutely sure that this object or web address is harmless.
Add/remove a file or folder to/from the list of trusted files and folders
- Open the main application window.
- On the navigation panel in the upper pane of the main application window, click the
button.
The application preferences window opens.
- On the Threats tab, in the Exclusions section, click the Trusted Zone button.
The Trusted Zone preferences window opens.
- On the Trusted files and folders tab, edit the list of trusted files and folders:
- To add a file or folder to the list:
- Click
.The dialog where you can select a file or folder opens.
- Select a file or folder that you want to add.
- Click the Open button.
- To remove a file or folder from the list:
- Select a file or folder that you want to remove from the list of trusted files and folders.
- Click
.
- Click the OK button.
Add/remove a trusted web address to/from the list of trusted web addresses
- Open the main application window.
- On the navigation panel in the upper pane of the main application window, click the
button.
The application preferences window opens.
- On the Threats tab, in the Exclusions section, click the Trusted Zone button.
The Trusted Zone preferences window opens.
- On the Trusted web addresses tab, edit the list of trusted web addresses:
- To add a web address to the list:
- Click
.
- Enter the web address that you want to add to the list.
- Click the OK button.
- To remove a web address from the list:
- Select a web address that you want to remove.
- Click
.
- Click the OK button.
By default, the list of trusted web addresses is empty.
Enable monitoring of a trusted web address
- Open the main application window.
- On the navigation panel in the upper pane of the main application window, click the
button.
The application preferences window opens.
- On the Threats tab, in the Exclusions section, click the Trusted Zone button.
The Trusted Zone preferences window opens.
- On the Trusted web addresses tab, deselect the checkbox next to a web address that you want Kaspersky Endpoint Security to monitor.
- Click the OK button.
Article ID: kes96925, Last review: Feb 8, 2022