Kaspersky Security

x509 said:

The OP's question is basically political. Are the admins supposed to delete this entire thread?

Of course, I sure hope that the admins don't delete all members from Russia.

IMO the OP's question was solely about security, perhaps recognizant that Kaspersky's head office is in Moscow. I didn't read anything political into the question.

Technology and politics are deeply interrelated, as the case of cryptocurrencies shows. Many things changed on day 1 of invasion, and Kaspersky can´t be trusted anymore, unless they establish in the "West" and break with the Russian government.

Anibor said:

Technology and politics are deeply interrelated, as the case of cryptocurrencies shows. Many things changed on day 1 of invasion, and Kaspersky can´t be trusted anymore, unless they establish in the "West" and break with the Russian government.

IMO this is not the right sort of forum to discuss both technology and politics together as if they were irrevocably intertwined. It may not be that simple. I hope this forum continues to be apolitical.

elbmek said:

is there any danger that Putin will use Kaspersky to 'nuke' computers?

I suppose no one here can predict whether he will do so.
Uninstall it if you want to avoid any possible danger.

equoox said:

As far as I am aware Kaspersky is a global company and they moved their core operations from Russia to Zurich, Switzerland several years ago
Kaspersky Moves Core Russian Operations To Switzerland! | Tech ARP

The FSB connection cares little for geolocation or tax paradises.

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Matthew Wai said:

I suppose no one here can predict whether he will do so.
Uninstall it if you want to avoid any possible danger.

Surveilance is more likely than FSB hijacking or coercing Kaspersky to use their software for infrastructure targeting ransomware deployment. Their hackers don't need an AV for that.