Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has warned against using Kaspersky’s anti-virus software.<\/p>\n
According to BSI, Kaspersky, a Russian security organization could be used to spy or launch cyberattacks in the ongoing war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
“A Russian IT manufacturer can carry out offensive operations itself, be forced against its will to attack target systems, or be spied on as a victim of a cyber operation without its knowledge or as a tool for attacks against its own customers,” BSI warned.<\/p>\n
BSI advised users to replace Kaspersky’s anti-virus carefully in a bid to avoid weakening defenses.<\/p>\n
Kaspersky in reaction to the decision stated that it was “made on political grounds.” The company further noted that it had no ties to the Russian government.<\/p>\n
The company noted that it would seek further clarification from BSI on the decision which it claimed was “not based on a technical assessment of Kaspersky products.”<\/p>\n
The company assured that “the security and integrity of our data services and engineering practices have been confirmed by independent third-party assessments.”<\/p>\n