Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 4 Update 2 was released on September 6, 2018.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app (version 10.8.0.81)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Android SP3 SP4 (version 10.8.0.14)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Device Management for iOS 10 SP3 SP4 (version 10.8.0.15)

What's new

• Support of mobile devices running the Android 9.0 operating system.
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android is no longer supported on mobile devices running Android 4.1.
• There is no longer support for managing a TouchDown profile for Android devices (Policy properties → Device Management → TouchDown Profile).
• Several errors have been fixed and operational stability has been improved.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 3 Maintenance Release 2 Update 3 was released on May 17, 2018.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app (version number 10.7.2.1653)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Android SP3 MR2 (version number 10.7.2.57)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Device Management for iOS 10 SP3 MR2 (version number 10.7.2.33)

What's new

• Kaspersky Security for Mobile complies with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The user can read the new terms of use of the app int he following ways:
  • During the installation of the app
  • While updating the app
  • In the About the app section in the app settings
• As part of the participation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android in the AppConfig Community, the app is now compatible with the following EMM systems: MobileIron, IBM Maas360, and SOTI MobiControl. Compatibility with VMware AirWatch has been already implemented in the previous SP3 MR1 release. The added compatibility allows you to use the tools of the EMM system to deploy the app and configure the app settings.
• S/MIME settings for an email account and Exchange ActiveSync account in a Kaspersky Device Management for iOS policy have been updated. You can now add a digital signature for outgoing mail and encrypt messages.
• The list of available Wi-Fi security protocols in a Kaspersky Device Management for iOS policy has been updated. The WPA2 (Personal) and WPA2 (Enterprise) protocols have been added.
• Creation of containers for third-party mobile apps (for Android devices) is no longer supported. The administrator can continue working with containers that were created in earlier versions of the application.
• Kaspersky SMS Broadcasting utility is no longer supported. The utility is no longer included in the application distribution kit. The utility allowed the distribution of SMS messages from the administrator's mobile device to users' mobile devices.
• Several errors have been fixed, and operational stability has been improved.
• An issue has been fixed that occurred when activating Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android on Android 7 and later via the activation tool, using an activation code.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 3 Maintenance Release 1 was released on February 22, 2018.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android (version number 10.7.1.47)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP3 MR1 (version number 10.7.1.14)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Device Management for iOS 10 SP3 MR1 (version number 10.7.1.10)

What's new

• Deployment and management of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android via third-party EMM systems (VMWare AirWatch). Kaspersky Lab participates in the AppConfig Community to ensure that the app works with third-party EMM systems.
• Deployment of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android through the Samsung KNOX Mobile Enrollment console. Samsung KNOX Mobile Enrollment is intended for batch installation and initial configuration of apps on Samsung devices purchased from official vendors.  
• You can now scan websites that are being opened and block malicious and phishing websites (Web Protection) in the Samsung Internet Browser.
• A protection level indicator has been implemented. It is displayed in the upper part of the group policy window. You can use the indicator to assess the protection level of devices: high, medium, or low. To ensure a high level of protection, you can change the values of the settings in the indicator window to those recommended by Kaspersky Lab experts.
• You can now configure a proxy server exclusion for a list of web addresses in the Wi-Fi settings for Android devices (Policy properties → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi network properties → Do not use proxy server for addresses).
• Automatic synchronization of a device with the Administration Server when the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app is opened.
• Automatically enabled scanning of websites that are being opened and blocking of malicious and phishing websites (Web Protection) when Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android is granted access to the Accessibility service.
• Configuration of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android notifications using channels on devices running Android 8.0 or later (Android Settings → Apps and notifications → Application info → Kaspersky Endpoint Security → Categories).
• The Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android interface has been updated in the section containing the list of issues.
• There is no longer support for Kaspersky Safe Browser for Windows Phone.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 3 was released on October 17, 2017.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android (version number 10.7.0.86)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP3 (version number 10.7.0.33)
• Administration plug-in of Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 SP3 (version number 10.7.0.20)

Fixes and improvements

• Support of mobile devices running the Android O operating system.
• Support of mobile devices running the iOS 11 operating system.
• You can now check whether Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android has access to the Accessibility Features service for the stable operation of Web Protection and Anti-Theft.
• You can now block the use of fingerprints for unlocking the screen (Policy properties → Device Management → Allow use of fingerprints).
• A notification has been added regarding the need to add Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android to the list of apps that are started at operating system startup for certain devices from Huawei, Meizu, and Xiaomi. This is necessary to prevent the app from being automatically shut down by the Android operating system.
• Scan duration has been reduced. A scan is not interrupted when a threat detection requires the user to choose an action (such as delete).
• The performance of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android when a threat is detected in external memory of the device (such as an SD card) has been optimized. If an app does not have permission to work with external memory, threats will be skipped and the user will receive the appropriate notifications. If the user attempts to perform an action on a threat, the app asks for permission to work with external memory.
• Information on the operational status of Web Protection has been added to the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android interface in the Device state section.
• Problems with licensing and the use of Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) have been added to the list of possible issues displayed in Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android.
• The number of required permissions for app operation has been reduced (it is no longer required to allow overlaying on other windows).
• The status of a device can be changed when Compliance Control rules are not fulfilled. In the properties of an administration group, you can define the condition Mobile device settings do not correspond to policy. If this condition is met, the mobile device is assigned a status of Critical or Warning.
• You can save changes to policy settings (policy revision). Each time you save changes to policy settings, a revision is created. You can perform the following actions when working with revisions: compare revisions, roll back changes, and save the values of a revision to a TXT file (Policy properties → Revision history). 
• An issue with deleting the values of settings after canceling settings in policy sections for iOS MDM devices has been resolved.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 2 Maintenance Release 2 was released on June 23, 2017.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android (version number 10.6.2.1108)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP2 MR2 (version number 10.6.2.270)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 SP2 MR2 (version number 10.6.2.177)

Fixes and improvements

• Updated interface of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android mobile application, including the main window, scan window and anti-virus database update window, and Status section containing a list of issues and information about the device.
• Simplified procedure of obtaining the permissions required for Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android to work correctly on devices running Android 6.0 and later.
• The device does not lock when the Locate Device and Alarm commands are executed. Commands can be sent using Kaspersky Security Center 10 SP2 MR1 or Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud.
• Simplified procedure for adding a general certificate when installing third-party apps on Android devices using standalone packages in Kaspersky Security Center.
• Added setting for displaying the status of an Android device in Kaspersky Security Center (Policy properties → Device information).
• Optimized procedure for updating anti-virus databases when an Android device is periodically disconnected from the Internet.
• Optimized procedure for synchronizing with Kaspersky Security Center or Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud when an Android device is periodically disconnected from the Internet.
• You can change the length of the password used for unlocking an Android device that has been locked using the Anti-Theft component (Policy properties → Anti-Theft→ One-time device unlock code → One-time password length → 4, 8, 12 or 16 characters).
• The Email, Wi-Fi, and VPN sections have been updated in the policy for iOS MDM devices in accordance with the updated iOS MDM protocol.
• You can configure the cellular communication settings for iOS MDM devices (Policy properties → Cellular communications).
• You can configure how the name of an Android device is displayed in Kaspersky Security Center (Policy properties → Device information → Device name in Kaspersky Security Center → Email, IMEI or Email (if available) or IMEI).
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) support for connecting Android devices to Kaspersky Security Center or Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud.
• The Third-party apps section has been removed from Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile policy properties. You cannot configure the settings of third-party apps in Kaspersky Security Center.
• You can manage the display of Kaspersky Security Center synchronization settings on Android devices (Policy properties → Synchronization → Show synchronization settings on device).
• Support for executing the Alarm command in Do not disturb mode on devices running Android 7.0 or later.
• The size of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android installation package has been reduced.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 2 Maintenance Release 1 Update 1 was released on February 13, 2017.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android (version number 10.6.1.124)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP2 MR1 (version number 10.6.0.39)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 SP2 (version number 10.6.0.1767)

Fixes and improvements

• Android 7.1.1 devices are now supported.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 2 Maintenance Release 1 was released on September 27, 2016.

The release includes:

• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android (version number 10.6.1.88)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP2 MR1 (version number 10.6.0.39)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 SP2 (version number 10.6.0.1767)

Fixes and improvements

• Android 7.0 devices are now supported.
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android is now installed faster, through fewer installation wizard steps.
• More than 20 defects of various levels were fixed.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 2 was released on August 3, 2016.

The release includes:

• Version for Android devices (version number 10.6.0.698)
• Administration plug-in for Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile SP2 (version number 10.6.0.1800)
• Administration plug-in of Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 SP2 (version number 10.6.0.1766)

Fixes and improvements

• The license term for a trial license has been extended to 30 days.
• An upgrade of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android to the specified version can be performed using Kaspersky Security Center policies.
• You can use Kaspersky Security Center policies to configure the display of notifications about the operation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android on your mobile device.
• The device is not locked when the Anti-Theft "Alarm" command is executed.
• Notifications showing virus scan results are displayed on the device only when threats are detected.
• Anti-Theft commands can only be sent through the list of mobile devices in Administration Console, not through the policy.
• More than 100 defects of various levels have been fixed.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 3 was released March 16, 2016.

Release includes:

• Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 3 for Android (version 10.5.113.1532).
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 3 (version 10.5.113.1605).
• Kaspersky Mobile Device Management 10 management plug-in 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 3 (version 10.5.113.1377).

 

Fixes and improvements

• The option of remote PIN reset on a mobile device has been added.
• Support of Android 6 has been implemented.
• Requirements have been implemented for receiving certificates of conformity issued by FSTEC and FSB.
• Base support of Android for Work has been implemented for devices running Android 5.0 and later.
• New application categories have been added to the list of categories of App Control (for Android devices).
• A new run mode of anti-virus scanning of a device has been added: after a successful update of anti-virus databases.
• System applications are no more blocked when using App Control on Samsung devices running Android 5.1.1.
• Recurrent failures in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android operation on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini.
• A warning which reminds that Web Protection has not been configured is displayed when it is disabled in the policy.
• Recurrent errors of synchronization with Kaspersky Security Center on some devices running Android 5.0.
• The password entry window is still displayed on iOS MDM devices even if the null password has been set in the policy.
• When installing Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android without using Kaspersky Security Center, a warning which reminds of an exceeded time limit of synchronization with Kaspersky Security Center is displayed.
• The "Block all apps from running if no apps required for installation are available" rule of Compliance Control is applied when installing a required app.
• More than 100 defects of various levels.

Kaspersky Security 10   for Mobile   Service Pack 1   Maintenance Release 2.5  has been released on  November 3 , 2015 .

Full version numbers are:

• Android  mobile app –  10.5.112.7263
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security  management plugin –  10.5.112.949
• Kaspersky Mobile Device Management  management plugin –  10.5.112.1184

Improvements

• The GUI of the Anti-Theft and Conformity control tabs of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security management plugin. 
• Size of the installation package for mobile devices has been reduced.

The following features have been addded:

• Licensing by subscription.
• Activation without using Kaspersky Security Center.
• Option for adding information about the user's device to Kaspersky Security Center notifications. 

Fixes

The following issues have been fixed:

• App Control  functionality is not available on some mobile devices running the  Android 5.0  operating system. 
  
• When installing some container-based apps, several app icons appear on the device.
• The device gets locked if you remove the SIM card when the Lock when SIM card is replaced option is enabled.
• When setting a time limit for the Compliance Control feature, which exceeds 60 minutes, the configured actions cannot trigger.
• More than 200 defects of various levels.

Discontinued support

Devices running on Android 2.x — 3.x are no longer supported.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1   Maintenance Release 2  has been released on August   11 , 2015 .

Full version numbers are:

• Android  mobile app – 10.5.112.7263
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security  management plugin –  10.5.112.949
• Kaspersky Mobile Device Management  management plugin –  10.5.112.1183

Improvements

• The GUI of the Anti-Theft and Conformity control tabs of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security management plugin. 
• Size of the installation package for mobile devices has been reduced.

The following features have been addded:

• Licensing by subscription.
• Activation without using Kaspersky Security Center.
• Option for adding information about the user's device to Kaspersky Security Center notifications. 

Fixes

The following issues have been fixed:

• App Control functionality is not available on some mobile devices running the Android 5.0 operating system.
  
• When installing some container-based apps, several app icons appear on the device.
• The device gets locked if you remove the SIM card when the Lock when SIM card is replaced option is enabled.
• When setting a time limit for the Compliance Control feature, which exceeds 60 minutes, the configured actions cannot trigger.
• More than 200 defects of various levels.

Discontinued support

Devices running on Android 2.x — 3.x are no longer supported.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 1  has been released on June 8, 2015 . Full version numbers:

• Android mobile app – 10.5.11.5850;
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security  management plugin – 10.5.111.566;
• Kaspersky Mobile Device Management management plugin – 10.5.111.492.

Improvements

The following problems have been fixed in Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile Service Pack 1 Maintenance Release 1:

• Policy creation error "error: Parameter KLLIC_APPS_IDS does not exist".
• Error during installation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android on Samsung Galaxy S5 under Android 5.0.
• Error of synchronization with Administration Server after an upgrade of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Samsung.
  
• Activation of KNOX 2 functionality using a KNOX License Manager key.
• Launch of apps that are not on the list of trusted apps in Allowed apps mode, if the "Do not block prohibited apps, report only" check box is selected.
  
• Operating system rooting is not detected on some Samsung mobile devices running the Android 5.0 operating system.
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android  failure when scanning large archives.
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo GT-I9301  restarts when the Anti-Theft feature is used.
• The Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Mobile plug-in crashes when the App Control section is opened for the first time and the operating mode is changed.
  
• Error after upgrading Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Mobile to the Service Pack 1 version (some sections are not displayed).

Kaspersky Security 10 Service Pack 1 for Mobile  has been released on February 26 , 2015. Full version numbers:

• Android devices: 10.5.11.5773
• Kaspersky Endpoint Security management plug-in: 10.5.111.454
• Kaspersky Mobile Device Management plug-in: 10.5.111.492

Improvements

Kaspersky Security 10 Service Pack 1 for Mobile  implements the following features:

• Support of user certificates on mobile devices for user identification in Kaspersky Security Center and improved security when connecting to Administration Server.
• Support of sending commands from Kaspersky Security Center for protection against unauthorized use in case the device is lost or stolen. 
• Support of Self Service Portal that can be used for connection to Kaspersky Security Center and managing the device with special commands. 
• Support of new access right control system that protects Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile functions in Kaspersky Security Center Administration Console.
• Managing mobile devices over the Exchange ActiveSync protocol.

For Android devices: 

• Limitations for system applications.
• Limit of access to all websites except for those listed in the policy. 
• Support of the operating system Android version 5.0. 
• Support of Google Cloud Messaging. 
• Managing Samsung devices that support KNOX 1 and KNOX 2. 

For iOS devices:

• Configuring iOS devices.
• Device management over the iOS MDM protocol.

For Windows devices: 

• Support of the location detection command sent from Kaspersky Security Center.

Discontinued support

The following mobile platforms are no longer supported:

• Windows Mobile
• Symbian
• BlackBerry

Fixes

The folowing issues have been fixed:

• Notifications about the necessary installation of Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile are not displayed if containers are used on the devices.
• To notify the user of the password non-conformity with the enterprise password complexity requirements, enable the password length control on the Conformity control tab.
• On repeated use of the Anti-Theft blocking function from Android 2.3.х devices, two synchronizations with the Administration Server are required. After a single synchronization, the function will not be applied.
• Over 400 other issues of various severity.

Maintenance Release 3  for Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile was released on August 6, 2014. Full version number:

• Android devices – 10.5.11.2152 ;
• iOS devices – 1.0.4.0 ;
• Windows Phone devices – 1.0.2.46 ;
• Kaspersky Security Center plug-in – 20140725.4 .

Improvements

• German and French localizations have been added.
• An error affecting extended protection functionality (with support of Samsung API) has been fixed.
• An error displaying the last scan status has been fixed.
• Issues with connecting to Wi-Fi networks on some devices have been fixed.

Maintenance Release 2 for Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile  was released on April 16, 2014. Full version numbers:

• Android devices – 10.5.11.1345 ;
• iOS devices – 1.0.3.175 ; 
• Windows Phone devices – 1.0.0.30 ; 
• Kaspersky Security Center plug-in – 10.5.95.20140320.1 .

Improvements

• Settings of Kaspersky Security mobile apps can be checked against the security policy. To ensure compliance with the corporate security policy, the administrator can apply restrictions to apps that violate the security policy.  
• Startup of apps on user devices can be restricted based on their category. The administrator can specify the categories of apps that are allowed or blocked on user devices. When a mobile app is started on the device, Kaspersky Security checks its category in the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service. If an app belongs to the blocked category, Kaspersky Security blocks access to the app interface and sends a blocked app notification to Kaspersky Security Center.
• Kaspersky Security Center can be used to specify third-party mobile apps recommended for installation on the user device.
• Support of the x86 architecture for the Android platform.
• Support of Windows Phone devices.
• Management of Samsung devices via Kaspersky Security Center. The administrator can configure the following settings for Samsung devices in the policy properties:
  • Firewall settings;
  • Virtual private network (VPN) settings;
  • Access point (APN) settings;
  • Exchange mail server settings.

Kaspersky Lab   announces the Maintenance Release 1  for Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile . Full version numbers:

• Android devices – 10.2.10.18 ;
• iOS devices – 10.1.32.12 ; 
• Kaspersky Security Center plug-in – 10.0.121.0 .

Improvements

• Bug fixed: impossible to containerize certain popular apps (Android, iOS).
• Postponed decryption of container data after a failed attempt of automatic decryption is now possible (Android).
• Wi-Fi profiles can now be configured remotely (Android).
• Afaria MDM can now work together with Kaspersky Security Center .

On January 30, 2013, Kaspersky Lab  announces the commercial release of Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile. Full version number:

• Android devices – 10.1.75 ;
• iOS devices – 10.1.32 ; 
• Kaspersky Security Center plug-in – 10.0.95.0 .

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile is designed to provide tools for mobile devices' comprehensive protection and management.  Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile includes Kaspersky Security 10 management plug-in  and a set of Kaspersky Security mobile apps for various operating systems.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile  features the following functions:

For Android

• Additional scanning of the file system for suspicious activity in real time with the Kaspersky Security Network cloud service.
• Scanning of new apps after installation.
• Heuristic scanning during protection.
• Detection of adware and apps that can be used by attackers to damage your device or personal data.
• Possibility to wipe all device data remotely.
• Management of installed apps on devices via Kaspersky Security Center. Creation of a list of allowed, prohibited apps and the required apps.

For Android and iOS

• Blocking of malicious and phishing web sites (by default) and web site filtering by administrator-specified categories.
• Corporate data protection with the containers.

For Symbian, Windows Mobile, and Android

• Anti-virus scanning of files as they are opened, saved, or executed.
• On-demand or scheduled scanning of the device file system for viruses and other malware.
• Infected files can be disinfected, quarantined, or deleted if disinfection fails.
• On-demand or scheduled antivirus database update (an active Internet connection is required).

For Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and Android

• Blocking of the unwanted incoming calls and SMS.
• Possibility to get the current phone number via SMS or e-mail when the SIM card is replaced, or to lock the device automatically when the SIM card is replaced or the device is turned on without it.
• Possibility to lock the device remotely if it gets stolen or lost.
• Possibility to wipe user data remotely if the device gets stolen or lost.
• Possibility to determine device coordinates remotely.

For Symbian and Windows Mobile

• Mobile device protection against network attacks over TCP/IP protocols.
• File encryption.

For all devices

• Support of app interaction with the remote administration systems (Kaspersky Security Center, Sybase Afaria, and MS SCMDM).
• App deployment on mobile devices and activation via the remote administration systems (Kaspersky Security Center, Sybase Afaria, and MS SCMDM).
• Device synchronization with the remote administration systems (Kaspersky Security Center, Sybase Afaria, and MS SCMDM).
• Possibility to configure app settings for several devices at once or individually for each device, apply policies via the remote administration systems.
• Transmission of mobile device protection status reports and app events to Kaspersky Security Center.

What's new in Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile

The application can only be installed into the device's main memory.

Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile includes the following components:

• Anti-Virus (for Symbian, Windows Mobile, and Android);
• Call & SMS Filter (for Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and Android);
• Anti-Theft (for Symbian, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Android);
• Firewall (for Symbian and Windows Mobile);
• Encryption (for Symbian and Windows Mobile);
• We Protection (for Android and iOS);
• Application Control (for Android);
• Containers (for iOS and Android);
• Detection of root permissions or jailbreak on devices (for iOS and Android).

Known limitations in Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile

Please note.  BlackBerry , Symbian  and Windows Mobile installation packages for Kaspersky Security 10 for Mobile contains previous version files. The new functions are added for Android  and iOS .