Kaspersky anti-virus banned in the UK

Russian software was recognized as a threat to national security

British authorities banned the use of the software of the Russian company Kaspersky Lab in the institutions responsible for national security. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing a circular from the head of the Center the national cyber security the United Kingdom (NCSC) Kieran Martin.

Martin sent a letter to senior representatives of all government departments in the country with a warning that antivirus Kaspersky carries some risks for the security of the Kingdom as created by Russia-based company.

The head of the Center the national cyber security the United Kingdom said that in the first place we are talking about the agencies responsible for foreign policy, international negotiations, defence and other sensitive information.

Earlier, British media reported that the FSB allegedly used the program “Kaspersky Lab” for spying on important foreign targets, including employees of the Cabinet or by the British military.

Earlier, in September, the U.S. government expelled a Russian firm from the list of those whose software can use the us organs of state power. This happened after the FBI suspected Kaspersky Lab in cooperation with the FSB.

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