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| − | '''Kaspersky Lab''' is Russian cybersecurity firm based in Moscow. It was founded by Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, and began expanding internationally in 2005. It offers a variety of computer and network security solutions, including internet security, [[antivirus]], password management, endpoint security. | + | '''Kaspersky Lab''' is Russian cybersecurity firm based in [[Moscow]]. It was founded by Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, and began expanding internationally in 2005. It offers a variety of computer and network security solutions, including internet security, [[antivirus]], password management, endpoint security. |
==Accomplishments== | ==Accomplishments== | ||
| − | Kaspersky Lab has accomplished a number of things for their customers and the industry as a whole. These are largely the work of their Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The | + | Kaspersky Lab has accomplished a number of things for their customers and the industry as a whole. These are largely the work of their Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The following are some of these accomplishments: |
*Discovered the [[Flame (malware)|Flame]] malware in May 2012 | *Discovered the [[Flame (malware)|Flame]] malware in May 2012 | ||
*Discovered a similar threat, Gauss in July 2012 | *Discovered a similar threat, Gauss in July 2012 | ||
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==Kremlin connections== | ==Kremlin connections== | ||
| − | In August 2017, [[Donald J. Trump|Trump]]'s cybersecurity coordinator Rob Joyce called the security of Kaspersky Lab into question. U.S. officials believe that the company has ties to the [[Kremlin]] and should not be trusted. Joyce announced that the U.S. government has vowed not to use their products, and | + | In August 2017, [[Donald J. Trump|Trump]]'s cybersecurity coordinator Rob Joyce called the security of Kaspersky Lab into question. U.S. officials believe that the company has ties to the [[Kremlin]] and should not be trusted. Joyce announced that for this reason, the U.S. government has vowed not to use their products, and advises the public to be wary of the firm's products and services as well. According to Michael Morell, former deputy director of the CIA, "There is a connection between Kaspersky and Russian intelligence, and I'm absolutely certain that Russian intelligence would want to use that connection to their advantage."<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kasperksy-lab-software-suspected-ties-russian-intelligence-rob-joyce</ref> The announcement quickly prompted scrutiny from other entities as well. As a result of this, some supporting evidence seems to have arisen, including e-mails.<ref>https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-11/kaspersky-lab-has-been-working-with-russian-intelligence</ref><br /> |
| − | However, there any a number of people who disagree with this assessment. Kaspersky Lab is first to deny these claims.<ref>https://www.cnet.com/news/kaspersky-lab-denies-any-ties-to-russian-government/</ref> Others also question this accusation, especially given the lack of evidence provided along with this claim.<ref>http://www.csoonline.com/article/3219848/vulnerabilities/show-the-proof-or-cut-it-out-with-the-kaspersky-lab-russia-rumors.html</ref> | + | However, there any a number of people who disagree with this assessment. Kaspersky Lab is first to deny these claims.<ref>https://www.cnet.com/news/kaspersky-lab-denies-any-ties-to-russian-government/</ref> Others also question this accusation, especially given the lack of verifiable evidence provided along with this claim.<ref>http://www.csoonline.com/article/3219848/vulnerabilities/show-the-proof-or-cut-it-out-with-the-kaspersky-lab-russia-rumors.html</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:03, August 30, 2017
Kaspersky Lab is Russian cybersecurity firm based in Moscow. It was founded by Eugene Kaspersky in 1997, and began expanding internationally in 2005. It offers a variety of computer and network security solutions, including internet security, antivirus, password management, endpoint security.
Accomplishments
Kaspersky Lab has accomplished a number of things for their customers and the industry as a whole. These are largely the work of their Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The following are some of these accomplishments:
- Discovered the Flame malware in May 2012
- Discovered a similar threat, Gauss in July 2012
- Identified the Red October malware in 2013 which was being used for cyber-espionage
- Discovered the malware "Mask" which was also believed to be involved in espionage
- Identified a threat actor called "Equation Group" which was found to pose a significant threat
- Detected the malware "Duqu," which had actually infected Kaspersky Lab's own network
Kremlin connections
In August 2017, Trump's cybersecurity coordinator Rob Joyce called the security of Kaspersky Lab into question. U.S. officials believe that the company has ties to the Kremlin and should not be trusted. Joyce announced that for this reason, the U.S. government has vowed not to use their products, and advises the public to be wary of the firm's products and services as well. According to Michael Morell, former deputy director of the CIA, "There is a connection between Kaspersky and Russian intelligence, and I'm absolutely certain that Russian intelligence would want to use that connection to their advantage."[1] The announcement quickly prompted scrutiny from other entities as well. As a result of this, some supporting evidence seems to have arisen, including e-mails.[2]
However, there any a number of people who disagree with this assessment. Kaspersky Lab is first to deny these claims.[3] Others also question this accusation, especially given the lack of verifiable evidence provided along with this claim.[4]
References
- ↑ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kasperksy-lab-software-suspected-ties-russian-intelligence-rob-joyce
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-11/kaspersky-lab-has-been-working-with-russian-intelligence
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/news/kaspersky-lab-denies-any-ties-to-russian-government/
- ↑ http://www.csoonline.com/article/3219848/vulnerabilities/show-the-proof-or-cut-it-out-with-the-kaspersky-lab-russia-rumors.html