--- title: "Germany says Russian anti-virus software use is a threat" description: "Germany says Russian anti-virus software use is a threat" author: "Sanjay Goenka" published: 2022-03-16 updated: 2022-03-16 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/1498/germany-says-russian-anti-virus-software-use-is-a-threat category: "anti-virus software" tags: ["technology", "technology news"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Germany says Russian anti-virus software use is a threat Germany’s [Cyber Security](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12693/how-big-data-analytics-boosts-cyber-security) authority has warned against the use of **Russian anti-virus software** that is governed by the Kaspersky Company headquarter in Russia. The software may be connected with the spying activity related to the information of Russia. The company in a reply said the warning had been made on the political ground that shows no ties with the Russian Government. ## Highlights ``` The BCI released a recommendation to replaced anti-virus. Donald Trump banned the use of Kaspersky anti-virus in 2017. Kaspersky said it would seek clarification from the BSI. ``` German Cyber Security authority has released a warning statement over the use of the anti-virus software of Kaspersky based in Russia. Authority expects a cyber-attack or any illegal intention behind the platform. The statement has been issued by Germany amid the ongoing [**Russian- Ukraine Conflict.**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83164/russia-ukraine-updates-street-fight-starts-in-kyiv-and-surrender-rumor-rejected) The BSI authority has not made any [allegations against](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84608/what-are-hindenburg-s-allegations-against-adani-detailed-explanation) the company Kaspersky but said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine threats against the [European Union](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81325/european-union-loses-to-china), NATO countries including Germany catches them under the attack of Cyber Security. **Also Read:** [**Netflix, TikTok Banned its Services in Russia Amid Government Crackdown on Ukraine Invasion**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1480/netflix-tiktok-banned-its-services-in-russia-amid-government-crackdown-on-ukraine-invasion) The warning said “A Russian IT manufacturer can carry out offensive operations itself, be forced against its will, attack target system, or be spied on as a victim of cyber operations without its knowledge or as a tool for attacks against its customers,” said by German Authority. The anti-virus has faced many criticisms in the past and banned by many countries including UK and US. In 2017, Donald Trump, former [president of America](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/92985/how-is-the-president-of-america-elected) banned the use of anti-virus software with the help of legislation that restricted the use of Kaspersky anti-virus software within the US government. [Including the US](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82961/globally-surge-in-covid-19-positive-cases-including-the-us-and-europe), UK’s National Cyber Security also released a warning statement to all its government departments and offices to stop the use of Russian Kaspersky anti-virus because of [National Security](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/106107/how-does-the-national-security-council-function). The company Kaspersky also said about the matter and asked the clarification from the BSI. It said the decision was “not based on a technical assessment of Kaspersky products,” and asked how to address its concerns. The company also told Kaspersky is a [private company](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93007/what-is-private-company-advantages-and-disadvantages) and as a private company, it does not have any ties with Russia or any other governments. **Also Read: [Microsoft Entered in Russia- Ukraine Crisis and Suspends New Sales of Products, Services in Russia](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1474/microsoft-entered-in-russia-ukraine-crisis-and-suspends-new-sales-of-products-services-in-russia)** --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/1498/germany-says-russian-anti-virus-software-use-is-a-threat Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.