Kaspersky Lab is reported to be in the midst of a rather unfortunate struggle between Washington and Moscow, as the Russian security company is being investigated by the US intelligence services.
According information, US officials became increasingly concerned that Russian spies could use Kaspersky software to spy on Americans and sabotage US systems. So the National Security Agency (NSA) revealed that it is reviewing the government's use of productof the company.
Mike Rogers, Director of the NSA, told the Senate Committee that he personally participated in monitoring Kaspersky's issue, but he avoided mentioning more, probably because of the sensitive nature of the situation.
Defense Intelligence Agency Director, Vincent Stewart, also confirmed the investigation stating that they are watching Kaspersky and its software.
Kaspersky, on the other hand, issued a statement earlier this week stating that allegations are false:
"Η εταιρεία έχει 20ετή ιστορία στον κλάδο της better safetyς πληροφορικής ακολουθώντας πάντοτε τις υψηλότερες δεοντολογικές επιχειρηματικές πρακτικές και η Κaspersky Lab πιστεύει ότι είναι εντελώς απαράδεκτο να κατηγορείται η εταιρεία άδικα χωρίς βάσιμες αποδείξεις που υποστηρίζουν αυτούς τους ψευδείς ισχυρισμούς."
The company points out that engaging in such actions would destroy a multi-million dollar business that took decades to build. In addition, Kaspersky notes that the users they have full control over the telemetry, since their participation is voluntary.
Kaspersky also points out that over the past ten years, they have discovered and publicized many Russian-language campaigns espionages in cyberspace, despite the company's connection to the country.
Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of the company, also cited the issue during a session AMA at Reddit. He said he would be happy to testify before the Senate to clarify any concerns about the products he manufactures.
"Διαφωνώ με σεβασμό με τη γνώμη τους, και λυπάμαι πολύ που αυτοί οι κύριοι δεν μπορούν να χρησιμοποιήσουν το καλύτερο λογισμικό στην αγορά για πολιτικούς λόγους", δήλωσε ο Κaspersky.
