How to configure Safe Money in Kaspersky Internet Security 2014

# Overview Working with online banking or payment systems requires specialized protection, as the loss of confidential data can result in financial losses. The Safe Money service included in Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 provides a secure environment to safeguard banking and payment operations.

# Key Topics - **Default Behavior and Automatic Prompts**: The Safe Money component is enabled by default. When an online banking system or personal cabinet of a payment system is accessed, the application prompts the user to open the web page inside a protected browser. Users can select the option to remember this choice so the website automatically opens in a protected browser during future visits. - **Manual Website Configuration**: Users can manually register specific online banking and payment websites directly within the Safe Money interface. - **Browser Selection**: Although Safe Money opens sites using the operating system's default browser by default, users can customize which browser is used for secure sessions.

# Technical Details - **Component Prerequisites**: Safe Money requires the application's self-defense feature to be enabled; otherwise, the component does not function. - **Required Browser Plugins**: For proper operation and loading of protected web pages, four browser plugins must be installed: - Content Blocker - Safe Money - Virtual Keyboard - URL Advisor - **Verifying Protection Status**: To verify that protection is active, navigate to the application settings window, select "Protection Center", and verify that the Safe Money component is enabled in the right pane. - **Adding Websites Manually**: From the main application window, select "Safe Money", click "Add bank or payment system", input the website address and description, and select the desired action (such as "Run protected browser"). After saving, the link is listed in the Safe Money window for direct launch. - **Configuring Browser Choice**: To choose a specific browser rather than the OS default, open the settings window, go to "Protection Center", select "Safe Money" in the right pane, and pick the desired browser from the dropdown list located in the "Additional" section. - **Troubleshooting**: If a protected webpage fails to load, ensure all required plugins (Content Blocker, Safe Money, Virtual Keyboard, URL Advisor) are installed and active in the protected browser.

# Takeaways Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 secures financial operations through its Safe Money component and protected browser technology. Reliable protection depends on enabling application self-defense, configuring target financial URLs, and maintaining all required security plugins across the selected web browser.