User Guide - Kaspersky Lab

140 Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0
it. This mode does not affect your computer’s performance on the Internet: you
are advised not to use Stealth Mode if your computer is functioning as a server.
In addition, numerous programs have emerged that are designed to obtrusively
deliver advertising content in web browsers, popup windows, and banners in
various programs. These programs do not pose a direct threat. However, they
boost network traffic and consequently waste the user's time and cause financial
losses.
In addition, Firewall includes two modules: Anti-Publicity (cf. Section 12.1.3, p.
157) and Anti-Banner (cf. Section 12.1.4, p. 159) which filter traffic for persistent
advertisements. Recently, a multitude of programs emerged to display various
advertisements in browser windows, popup windows, and various banners.
These programs are not a direct threat; however, they increase network traffic,
cause users to waste time, and to suffer damages.
12.1. Configuring Firewall
While on a network, your computer is protected by the following Firewall
modules:
• Filtering System (cf. Section 12.1.1, p. 141) which filters incoming and
outgoing traffic at the network (packet) and application (program) levels.
Traffic is filtered based on the configured security level and a continuously
updating database of allow and deny rules. To simplify rule configuration
and application, the entire global network is partitioned into security areas
depending on the associated risk.
• Intrusion Detection System (cf. Section 12.1.2, p. 156) which protects
your computer from all currently known network exploits. The exploit
database is continuously updated by Kaspersky Lab specialists, and
updates are downloaded together with the application databases.
• Anti-Publicity module (cf. Section 12.1.3, p. 157), which is a pop-up
blocker.
• Anti-Banner module (cf. Section 12.1.4, p. 159), which is a banner
blocker.
All Firewall modules are enabled by default. Firewall or its individual modules
may be disabled and configured. To accomplish this:
open the application settings window and select Firewall under
Protection. To activate the Firewall component, check Enable
Firewall. Individual modules may be enabled / disabled and fine-tuned
in the appropriate areas of the settings window (cf. Figure 46).