Israeli Spies 'Watched Russian Agents Breach Kaspersky Software' (bbc.com)

Israeli spies looked on as Russian hackers breached Kaspersky cyber-security software two years ago, according to reports. From a report: The Russians were allegedly attempting to gather data on US intelligence programs, according to the New York Times and Washington Post. Israeli agents made the discovery after breaching the software themselves. Kaspersky has said it was neither involved in nor aware of the situation and denies collusion with authorities. Last month, the US government decided to stop using the Russian firm's software on its computers. The Israelis are said to have notified the US, which led to the ban on Kaspersky programs. The New York Times said that the situation had been described by "multiple people who have been briefed on the matter."

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Re:Inb4 Russian apologists

[Anonymous Coward]

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Re:Inb4 Russian apologists

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Because criminal hackers are trustworthy sources

[gweihir]

That they are in government employee makes little difference, these people are criminal hackers. And not only do they lie routinely, they are trained to do so. And they are subject to politics, because they must follow orders. Hence the only thing we know is that this story rings true (because the Israelis are very good at lying), but that is it. This may well just be a favor to the US and helping in getting rid of an AV company that refuses to bow to the NSA. This story does not add any credibility to the theory that Kaspersky is under Russian control. If anything, it makes it more plausible that they are not.