Serious Discussion Concerns about managing Kaspersky security component remotely from MyKaspersky web UI

[IceLion36]

Hi everyone,

I recently saw that MyKaspersky is now required in order to activate a license key.

In MyKaspersky web UI there is a page where you can turn on/off switches related to the various security components of the desktop application (anti-virus, firewall and so on...).

My concern comes from the fact that someone could hack an account an disable components remotely and the Dekstop app doesn't even notify the changes for some components like the the webcam and microphone block module.

- Is there a way to disable this remote feature?
- What do you think about this feature from a secuirty standpoint?
- Is this feature forced on other AV software like NOD32?

Please let me know what you think

 

[badboy]

If you have a good password, then I think there is nothing to worry about. I'd be more worried about your OS being accessed by an antivirus designed by an FSB colonel.

 

[rashmi]

You can activate Kaspersky using a license. My Kaspersky account is not mandatory.

 

[harlan4096]

You can enable 2FA to log in My Kaspersky service, I have it via Google Auth, but I guess You can use a different one.

@rashmi, new type of license is Subscription model, so no activation codes anymore. But still, You can acquire licenses via activation codes, outside K. official sites.

 

[Viking]

You can enable 2FA

I second that!

 

[IceLion36]

Thank you all for the answers

 

[rashmi]

@rashmi, new type of license is Subscription model, so no activation codes anymore. But still, You can acquire licenses via activation codes, outside K. official sites.

Indeed, the bold text above is what I was referring to. In My Kaspersky, with a new subscription, is the license visible? If it is, can you activate Kaspersky with the license and delete the account?

 

[harlan4096]

can you activate Kaspersky with the license and delete the account?

Probably not... and no, Subscriptions have no license code.