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Muddy Boots
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I dont use Kaspersky however I do run parallels on a Mac....
www.wired.co.uk
There are a lot of companies out there with Russian connections....
www.zdnet.com
The UK's Kaspersky warning is a reminder: data ignores borders
Should you stop using Kaspersky software? Probably not. But everyone needs to be aware of what borders their data is crossing
There are a lot of companies out there with Russian connections....
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the IT industry
What the conflict in Eastern Europe will mean for relationships with software companies, developers, and outsourced tech talent connected with Russia.
www.zdnet.com
FTL
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It does seem advisable to stop using it, especially as there's so much choice out there. Here's some articles on it to help make up your mind.
cybernews.com
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Kaspersky neutral stance in doubt as it shields Kremlin | Cybernews
Kaspersky Lab is protecting the resources of the Russian Ministry of Defence and other high-value domains that are instrumental to the Russian propaganda machine – Russia Today, TASS news agency, Gazprom bank.
cybernews.com
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Review (2022): Not Good for Your Safety | CyberNews
Kaspersky is an old and respected antivirus that has suffered a lot of bad PR over the last few years. In this review, we investigate how good it really is. Read to learn more.
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The UK's Kaspersky warning is a reminder: data ignores borders
Should you stop using Kaspersky software? Probably not. But everyone needs to be aware of what borders their data is crossing
Mendalla
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Yeah, I don't think I've used Kaspersky, just read their bulletins and such. Not likely to now.
Right now at work, we are running the enterprise version of BitDefender (which we pay well for so the consumer version can be free
) and liking it. At home I've tried various, but will probably use the free version of BitDefender now that I've seen it in action.One I plan to steer clear of in future is Norton (not that I've used them in a while myself).
Here’s the truth about the crypto miner that comes with Norton Antivirus
Doesn’t go behind your back, does have a tax.
www.theverge.com
Regardless of whether the cryptominer is opt-in or not, I'm not thrilled with security software building in non-security functionality. Just opens them up to new risks and possible vulnerabilities, IMHO.
webbouk
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I removed Kapersky from our devices and installed BitDefender - there's some good discounts for the first year at the moment.
BitDefender free AV is no longer available for new installs and the free version ends June 2022. There is a 30 day free trial available though if you want to give it a test run
BitDefender free AV is no longer available for new installs and the free version ends June 2022. There is a 30 day free trial available though if you want to give it a test run
FTL
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BitDefender is from Romania. With the current Russia - Ukraine war on, I wouldn't put it past Russia to lean on companies from anywhere in eastern Europe, so I'd avoid that too. Real shame as they're both great products otherwise.
Norton 360 is a good, solid, American product that one can try and won't be infected by Russia. Buy it from Amazon, not Norton's website, and it's competitively priced like the competition.
Norton 360 is a good, solid, American product that one can try and won't be infected by Russia. Buy it from Amazon, not Norton's website, and it's competitively priced like the competition.
FTL
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What about it?
Read the article and this is clearly no big deal. They advertise it prominently and it's disabled by default, plus they explain how to remove it. They could make this process a little more convenient, but that's it. It shouldn't stop anyone from buying it, but I think they should definitely not use that crypto miner as it's clearly a raw deal for the end user.
AdamD
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On the topic of Kaspersky...
Germany's cyber-security authority has warned against using anti-virus software from Russian headquartered company Kaspersky.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued the statement in light of the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian information-technology businesses could be spied on or forced to launch cyber-attacks, it said.
Kaspersky told BBC News the warning had been "made on political grounds" and it had no ties to the Russian government.
Germany's cyber-security authority has warned against using anti-virus software from Russian headquartered company Kaspersky.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued the statement in light of the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian information-technology businesses could be spied on or forced to launch cyber-attacks, it said.
Kaspersky told BBC News the warning had been "made on political grounds" and it had no ties to the Russian government.
Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use
The country's cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky's anti-virus products.
www.bbc.co.uk
Hausmeista
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The media have always been complicit. No matter in which war. For me, the BSI simply turns the flag whichever way the wind blows.
Collateral Damage — on Cybersecurity
Eugene’s open letter in response to the warning against the use of Kaspersky products by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
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IT-Sicherheit: Ist Kaspersky wirklich ein Problem?
Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) warnt vor dem russischen Unternehmen
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I learned from my parents starting in 1967 that you don't shoot people first and think about innocence later.
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