The sheer range of features can feel overwhelming, and in my first few days of use it popped up alerts and recommendations slightly more often than I’d like. As with previous editions, it isn’t the perfect choice for everyone. Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 isn’t a revolutionary upgrade – its few new features only enrich what was already a first-rate package. Kaspersky Internet Security 2017 review: Verdict

Dissidents and would-be whistle-blowers might want to seek out a service based in a less cooperative jurisdiction. That might sound better than routing your private communications back and forth across the iron curtain, but be warned: there are intelligence-sharing agreements between the UK and the US that could theoretically be used to trace your VPN connection back to you. The other thing to be aware of is that Secure Connection isn’t operated by Kaspersky itself it’s a licensed gateway to the popular Hotspot Shield VPN, which is based in the USA. For short-term use, there’s also a £4 monthly option. That’s pretty cheap by VPN standards, but it still more than doubles the cost of the overall package.

An optional £20-a-year upgrade gains you unlimited data and a choice of exit nodes in 18 different countries. You’re also limited to routing your traffic through a UK-based server, so you can’t use the VPN to access region-restricted sites.

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