The British government has issued a warning about the risks associated with the use of Russian anti-virus software.
The national cybersecurity center (NCSC) at the Centre of the UK government communications sent to all government agencies, the requirements do not use such programs in systems related to national security.
Russian “Kaspersky Lab”, which the U.S. suspected of cooperation with special services of Russia, formerly categorically rejected charges in the address. Antivirus products are widely used around the world, including in the state structures of the UK.
Antivirus software “Kaspersky Lab” have access to computer files to scan for malicious code that is of concern, not whether it can be used by Russian authorities for spying purposes.
Officials say that the decision of the NCSC is rather based on analyses of potential risks than on any evidence that such attempts at espionage had taken place. We are talking about “elevated risks” to national security, said technical Director, NCSC, Jan levy.
The head of the center Kieren Martin in his circular said that departments should not use Russian software to any systems containing sensitive data. While NCSC is not recommended to give it to regular users.
The centre maintains a dialogue with “Kaspersky Lab”, says the report, which came amid allegations of possible attempts by Russia to interfere in the Affairs of great Britain.
In October, British Prime Minister Theresa may said that Moscow is against the national interests of the UK in cyberspace.
The head of the NCSC has accused Russia of the cyber attacks in the telecommunications and energy sectors, as well as the media. Martin said that Russia “is trying to undermine the international stability”. But the Times reported that on election day in the UK, the electricity system of the country has been hacked by Russia.
Russia has consistently denied accusations of cyber attacks and interference in electoral processes in Western countries.
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