Is Kaspersky a "Red" Herring ?

Discussion in 'privacy general' started by wtsinnc, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. BriggsAndStratton

    BriggsAndStratton Registered Member

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    Both Windows, and Apple have been adding many mitigations that have made their respective software safer over the years, however, user behavior is still key to preventing infections. I am on macOS and when Mojave is released, it adds even more mitigations and privacy. In my honest opinion, I would give it an edge over Windows in both categories.
     
  2. guest

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    As Kaspersky Deadline Approaches, Fears Loom That Contractors Aren’t Prepared
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  3. Minimalist

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  4. cruelsister

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    K keeps harping on the source code which I even admit is pristine. But they will never speak of what hidden surprises updates could include, nor will they speak of malware which is known to exist but will not have a K definition to stop it.

    I do hate being treated like I am a Fool.
     
  5. Minimalist

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    Of course something like this can happen in future (or are you saying that it already happened?), but it can IMO happen with any AV vendor.
     
  6. Minimalist

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    Guilty of your roots: Why Kaspersky believes tech nationalism is on our doorstep
    https://www.zdnet.com/article/guilt...believes-tech-nationalism-is-on-our-doorstep/
     
  7. Minimalist

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    It's 'nyet' again, yet again, for Kaspersky: Appeal against US govt ban snubbed by Washington DC court
    https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/11/30/court_rejects_kaspersky/

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    And Kaspersky's response on blog: https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/court-of-appeals-decision/24098/
     
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    Kaspersky: US security software ban just 'makes cybercriminals happy'
    Kaspersky Lab sees little prospect of the US government lifting the ban on using its security products
    April 11, 2019

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/kaspersky-us-security-software-ban-just-makes-cybercriminals-happy/
     
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    EU: No evidence of Kaspersky spying despite 'confirmed malicious' classification
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    AP Exclusive: Mysterious operative haunted Kaspersky critics
    April 17, 2019
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  12. itman

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    The most "damning" review I have read on Kaspersky:

    Kaspersky Antivirus Review 2019 – Not an Antivirus, it's a Virus!
    https://www.safetydetective.com/best-antivirus/kaspersky/
     
  13. Joxx

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    That's such a shameless piece of misinformation it makes me puke.
     
  14. Marcelo

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    i really think it's interesting that when you try to leave that page it tries to sell you a Kaspersky license at 50% discount... 2019-05-02.png
     
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  16. Minimalist

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    And that's how their "experts" rate different aspects of AV:
    upload_2019-5-2_18-17-59.png
    IMO their "expert review" is not worth bits it uses on their server.
     
  17. roger_m

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    Ranked 48 out of 48 antiviruses and the garbage TotalAV is 10th, seems legit :argh:
    They complain that about 20% CPU usage when scanning.
    The review was good for a laugh. But the sad thing is that an inexperienced user, may encounter this, or another dodgy review site and think it is trustworthy.
     
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    The SOC 2 audit: What, how, and why?
    August 20, 2019
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    U.S. Finalizes Rule Banning Kaspersky Products From Government Contracts
    The final rule will go into effect Tuesday, replacing an interim rule in place for over a year
    September 9, 2019

    https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecuri...spersky-products-government-contracts/159742/
     
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    Global Transparency Initiative status update (November 13, 2019)
    https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/transparency-status-updates/23637/
     
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    Should You Buy Kaspersky Security Products?
    August 25, 2020
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    Global Transparency Initiative status update (November 17, 2020)
    https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/transparency-status-updates/23637
    Computer Weekly: Kaspersky shuts down data-processing activities in Russia
     
  24. cruelsister

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    Kaspersky- Methinks thou dost protest too much.
     
  25. Chuck57

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    Might be looking at Kaspersky, among others, if what is being mentioned on Comodo forums turns out to be fact. Moderators are starting to suggest that CIS could be abandoned and we all should find a replacement.
     
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