Tech Optimizer
September 22, 2026
India's digital landscape has rapidly evolved, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) turning smartphones into banking hubs and shifting many routine tasks online. However, users often rely on basic pre-installed security software, underestimating online threats. In 2025, nearly one in four internet users in India faced web-based threats, with over 47.5 million incidents blocked. Kaspersky addresses five critical gaps in online security:
1. Real-Time Site Verification: Kaspersky’s Safe Money feature provides real-time verification of banking and shopping sites, which standard antivirus tools lack.
2. Live Anti-Phishing Protection: Kaspersky offers real-time anti-phishing capabilities with a continuously updated threat database, responding faster than traditional antivirus solutions.
3. Cross-Channel Threat Detection: Kaspersky flags suspicious activities across multiple channels, unlike single-channel antivirus tools.
4. Identity and Data-Leak Monitoring: Kaspersky alerts users when their information appears on the dark web, integrating this feature into its protection suite.
5. Round-the-Clock Human Support: Kaspersky Premium provides 24/7 human support for users facing suspicious transactions or alerts.
Credential theft targeting Indian networks increased by 20% in 2025, with over 225,000 attacks thwarted. The sophistication of digital threats in India has outpaced basic defenses, necessitating advanced protection layers.
