Why The U.S. Government Banned Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software From Use By Federal Agencies

ROYAL OAK – Cyber security expert Dan Lohrmann explains the backstory on the recent ban by the United States government from agencies using Kaspersky anti-virus software, the focus of Congressional hearings this week. Insiders say Kaspersky software was either wittingly or unwittingly used by the Russian FSB (kind of equivalent to US FBI) to hack high ranking government officials computers. CEO Eugene Kaspersky has denied the allegations.

Dan also talks about the latest Equifax hack. Yes, it happened again. Chance are very high your private information, such as social security number, date of birth, mother’s maiden name, are now on the Dark Web.

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About the Author: Dan Lohrmann

Dan Lohrmann is Field CISO for Presidio. He is an author, blogger, and global keynote speaker on security and technology topics. While serving in Michigan government, he was named SC Magazine CSO of the Year, Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year, and Computerworld Magazine Premier 100 IT Leader. He can be reached on Twitter @govcso