
Ultimately, it’s just one of countless ways that bad actors could potentially access your data. "There's no reason why other foreign governments cannot compel the same type of cooperation from companies that are based in their territory."īut what makes antivirus potentially alarming is the same thing, oddly enough, that makes it relatively safe for personal use. "We know that the US government has solicited participation from technology vendors in the United States in the past, whether through official channels or more covert mechanisms such as National Security Letters," says Kuzma. And because of its all-encompassing powers, it's a likely target not just of Russia and North Korea, but any country with an advanced intelligence operation. Identifying compromised antivirus software can be exceedingly difficult, because antivirus by design acts aggressively.



It also has an enterprise pricing plan for large organizations. The plans can be availed by purchasing a license which pricing is calculated based on the specific product you need, the number of desktops you have, and the number of years your license will be valid. Alongside its free version, Kaspersky Lab offers several SMB pricing plans for users to choose from.
