One Of The Biggest Antivirus Companies Just Got Banned...
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the recent ban on Kaspersky Lab, a leading antivirus company, by the US Bureau of Industry and Security due to national security concerns. It raises questions about software freedom and privacy, highlighting the risks of invasive antivirus software that can potentially upload user files to external servers. The script also touches on the irony of the US government's stance on privacy while companies like Facebook and Google continue to collect user data. It concludes by questioning the necessity of antivirus software in the modern age, suggesting that Windows Defender and common sense are sufficient for most users.
Takeaways
- 🛑 The US Bureau of Industry and Security has banned Kaspersky Lab, a leading antivirus company, from selling its products in the United States due to national security concerns.
- 📚 Kaspersky Lab, a Russian multinational cybersecurity company, has been accused of posing an unacceptable risk to US national security and the safety of US persons.
- 💡 The ban is based on the potential for Kaspersky's antivirus software to subvert or sabotage the integrity and operation of information and communications technology in the US.
- 🌐 Kaspersky's antivirus software could upload files from a user's computer to its cloud server for analysis, raising privacy concerns about data storage and potential misuse.
- 📈 The ban follows a history of distrust, including an incident where Kaspersky's software allegedly facilitated the theft of NSA hacking tools by Russian hackers.
- 💰 The US government's decision to ban Kaspersky products may set a precedent for other countries to adopt similar 'America first' models in cybersecurity.
- 🚫 The ban is not limited to government use; it extends to all US persons and transactions, effectively prohibiting the resale or integration of Kaspersky products.
- 💻 The speaker suggests that the average user may not need to purchase antivirus software, as Windows Defender and common sense can provide sufficient protection.
- 💡 The video highlights the importance of considering the source and potential risks of any software installed on personal devices, especially those with invasive permissions.
- 🔒 The incident with Kaspersky raises questions about the trustworthiness of antivirus software and the privacy implications of allowing third-party access to one's data.
- 🌟 The speaker concludes that the ban on Kaspersky may be a sign of increasing government control over what software is allowed and emphasizes the need for personal cybersecurity awareness.
Q & A
Which antivirus company was banned from being sold in the United States according to the Bureau of Industry and Security?
-Kaspersky Lab was banned from being sold in the United States by the Bureau of Industry and Security.
Why was Kaspersky Lab prohibited from engaging in transactions in the US?
-Kaspersky Lab was prohibited due to posing an unacceptable risk to United States national security and the security and safety of US persons, as well as an undue risk of subversion or sabotage to the integrity and operation of information and communications in the US.
What is the concern regarding the use of foreign antivirus software in critical infrastructure?
-The concern is that foreign antivirus software may have invasive permissions that could potentially upload files from a system to a foreign cloud server for analysis, which could compromise sensitive information.
What incident involving Kaspersky Lab and the NSA was mentioned in the script?
-The script mentioned an incident where it was alleged that Russian hackers stole the NSA's cyber defense tools for the United States through Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software.
What action did the US government take regarding Kaspersky Lab software in federal systems prior to the ban?
-Prior to the ban, the US government included a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that prohibited the use of Kaspersky Lab software in federal civilian and especially military systems.
What is the opinion of the speaker regarding the necessity of antivirus software in 2024?
-The speaker believes that buying antivirus software is redundant and unnecessary, suggesting that using services like VirusTotal and relying on Windows Defender along with common sense are more effective.
What was the speaker's view on the introductory pricing of antivirus software?
-The speaker found the introductory pricing of antivirus software, such as the example of $44 per month after a discount, to be excessive and off-putting.
Outlines
😲 Kaspersky Ban in the US: National Security Concerns
The video discusses the recent ban on Kaspersky Lab, a leading antivirus company, by the US Bureau of Industry and Security. The ban is due to concerns that Kaspersky's products and services pose an unacceptable risk to US national security and the safety of US persons. The Department of Commerce has prohibited transactions involving the provision of certain cybersecurity and antivirus products to US persons, citing a significant risk of subversion or sabotage to the integrity and operation of information and communications technology in the US. The video also touches on the broader implications of such a ban on freedom and the potential for similar actions in other countries.
🛡️ Antivirus Software and Privacy Concerns
This paragraph delves into the privacy issues surrounding antivirus software, particularly Kaspersky, which has been accused of collecting and selling user browsing data without consent. It references a case where a company was fined for such practices, highlighting the invasive permissions antivirus software often requires. The video also mentions a specific incident involving the NSA, where Kaspersky's software allegedly facilitated the theft of sensitive cybersecurity tools by Russian hackers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of caution when installing such software and the potential risks of file uploads to cloud servers for analysis.
🏛️ Government Control Over Software and Privacy
The speaker explores the implications of government control over software, especially in the context of the Kaspersky ban. They discuss the hypocrisy of the US government's stance on privacy while allowing domestic companies to engage in user surveillance. The video touches on the history of the ban, which began with the Trump administration and was further enforced by the Biden administration. The speaker also speculates on the future of software freedom, suggesting that an 'America first' model may become more prevalent, with governments dictating what software can be used within their borders.
🤔 The Relevance of Antivirus Software in Modern Times
In the final paragraph, the speaker questions the necessity of antivirus software in the current digital landscape. They argue that built-in solutions like Windows Defender, combined with common sense and ad blockers, are sufficient for most users. The video criticizes the invasive nature of antivirus software and the trust that users must place in these companies. The speaker concludes by suggesting that the US government's actions may signal a shift towards greater control over software usage and a potential decline in the use of traditional antivirus software.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Kaspersky Lab
💡Bureau of Industry and Security
💡National Security
💡Antivirus Software
💡Cybersecurity
💡Russian Multinational
💡Privacy
💡False Positives
💡Rootkit
💡Windows Defender
💡Ad Blocker
Highlights
Kaspersky Lab, one of the world's largest antivirus companies, has been banned in the United States by the Bureau of Industry and Security.
The ban is due to the belief that Kaspersky's products pose an unacceptable risk to US national security and the safety of US persons.
Transactions involving the provision of Kaspersky's cybersecurity and antivirus products and services to US persons are prohibited.
Kaspersky is a Russian multinational cybersecurity company, which may be a factor in the ban due to recent political tensions.
The ban includes both the standard and premium versions of Kaspersky's antivirus software.
Other antivirus options are available, but the ban raises concerns about software freedom and the ability to choose.
The speaker expresses skepticism about the necessity of antivirus software, suggesting redundancy and potential privacy risks.
Kaspersky was fined $16.5 million by the FTC for privacy violations, including selling consumer browsing data.
The ban may be related to an incident where Kaspersky's software allegedly facilitated the theft of NSA hacking tools by Russian hackers.
The US government's stance on software bans contrasts with the surveillance practices of American tech companies.
The ban extends to all civilians, not just government and military systems, affecting the average person's software choices.
The speaker predicts a future where governments increasingly control what software is allowed, reflecting a loss of freedom.
The speaker recommends using Windows Defender and common sense as alternatives to traditional antivirus software.
Ad blockers are suggested as a simple and effective tool to prevent many online threats.
The ban on Kaspersky reflects a broader trend of governments regulating software to protect national interests.
The speaker concludes that full-blown antivirus software may be outdated, and that simpler solutions could be more effective.
Transcripts
hello guys and gals me mudahar and what
have I told you one of the largest
antiviruses in the world just got banned
from you Americans buying it in your
country ladies and gentlemen to rip the
bandaid off uh this is an actual Bureau
of industry and security posting caspers
Ski Lab prohibition now you might be
like whoaa what is caspers Ski Lab muda
well this is Casper ski this is one of
the oldest antivirus companies out there
one of the oldest computer security
companies and uh yeah they sell
antivirus software or at least they used
to sell it in the states at least now
you can buy the standard version plus
and premium but we'll get into it in
just a little bit to give you an idea
reading into this situation has been
absolutely baffling because you know
last time we talked about actual
software being banned it was something
like Tik Tok right like when the Tik Tok
ban happened one of the things that I
said is I am never a fan of anything
getting banned in a country or part of
the world that is supposed to be free
right because if this happens in the
United States there's a chance it can
easily happen in Canada and a lot of
places and as somebody that absolutely
believes in freedoms and the ability to
make your own choices when it comes to
computer software or really anything you
should be allowed to install whatever it
is that you want okay so looking into
this right here they said to protect
donation the Department of Commerce has
issued a final determination prohibiting
C aspers ski and its affiliate
subsidiaries and parent companies from
engaging in transactions involving the
provision of certain cyber Security and
Antivirus products and services to us
persons in accordance with this final
determination any resale of their
antivirus software integration or
licensing for the purpose of resale or
integration into other products is
prohibited in the United States or by us
persons Casper's product and services
pose an unacceptable risk to United
States national security and the
security and safety of us persons and an
undue risk of subversion of or sabotage
to the integrity and operation of
information and Communications in the
United States in particular there is a
significant risk of harm to the
integrity and operation of the icts and
icts supply chain in the US so this
might sound like flashy words and the
whole red strip of actual stuff they
used is obviously designed to hammer it
in that you shouldn't be using this
organization software now kasperski is a
Russian multinational cyber security
company and you might be like well I get
it now it's a Russian software obviously
Americans aren't taken too kindly to it
now the thing about it is is uh you know
when you're talking about you know this
company we've used some of their
findings and I've have actually used
some of their software when it comes to
analyzing things for virus
investigations in fact if anything
they're a pretty massive company it's
just that they're headquartered in
Russia and given recent political
situations I really feel like that is
the actual Tipping Point for what is
Banning one of the largest anti virus
providers out there now of course it
doesn't mean you can't buy other
antiviruses right there's plenty of
other options like maffy God Rest his
soul you can buy award-winning antivirus
software for 44 buckaroos a month which
by the way can I just start off by
saying this is always disgusting to me I
get that it's introductory pricing for
new customers but there's no way $120
you're just aing off over half of the
price even for new people to jump in so
of course if you look at it tons of
these softwares provide like all these
extra features it's not just virus
scanning like the good old days okay
they're giving you [ __ ] like uh
ransomware coverages or straight up
Insurance lost wallet support social
privacy manager and personal data
cleanup where if your information is
being sold by data Brokers they jump in
for you to prevent that kind of [ __ ] so
if you go to caspers Sky right they're
actually selling you these options where
it's like hey boys every single package
we have 61% off you know after four or
five years of looking into this stuff
for cyber security videos what's insane
about it is they always [ __ ] have a
sale they're always 60% off but that
being said these are firste prices I'm
not here to talk about prices for
antivirus software what I will say for
the the record is as I've discussed
before I don't use any antivirus
software I think buying this kind of
stuff is honestly a redundancy if you
need to check any file usually I think
things like virus total are great where
you can just drop any file that you find
a little sus and just effectively see
through all of the actual possible
antivirus engines if a file is clean or
not or if there's a whole bunch of false
positives buying an antivirus in 2024 is
like paying a company to install
effective a big ass root kit on your
system and you actually trusting that
company so one of the reasons why this
has been banned is not just because it
is Russian multinational software okay
most government agencies most critical
infrastructure doesn't have foreign
software installed in general in regard
to something this deep and invasive when
you install an antivirus software onto
your system it is given some of the most
invasive permissions possible because
its entire job like anti-che is to
detect some of the most invasive scary
viruses that hit your system and each
antivirus kind of you know is good and
bad you know there's no perfect solution
but generally kasperski from my
understanding and my usage has always
been a relatively decent software now if
you go to the paid antivirus software
then you're pretty much [ __ ] you know
you might have heard a while back not a
while back this was literally February
of this year a vast antivirus was
actually fined $16.5 million for privacy
software that actually sold your
browsing data you might be like whoa
whoa is that the exact opposite we'll
add the court case right here for aast
right from the FTC where they said in
the violation of the FTC act unfair
collection retention and sale of
consumers browsing information so as I
described in paragraph 710 813 through
the avas software respondents collect Ed
consumers browsing info stored that info
in granular form indefinitely and then
sold that information in granular form
to third parties without adequate notice
and without consumer content these
practices caused are are likely to cause
substantial injury to Consumers uh that
is not outweighed by countervailing
benefits to consumers or competition and
it's not reasonably avoidable by
consumers themselves so yeah imagine
being sold like privacy tools and then
you find out oh [ __ ] the company
allegedly just sold your stuff anyways
like imagine them putting advertising
like this up there on their page and
saying anti-tracking protects your
privacy by preventing websites ad
companies and other services from
tracking your activity and then
allegedly just selling it off end MK to
someone else really scummy Behavior you
know when you look at the description
for their mobile software and they're
like hold on pal you can protect
yourself against viruses and popups get
alerted when you install spyware and
adware
as they're the [ __ ] spyware usually
when you install anything free you're
the product okay and in this situation
it seems you were the product allegedly
of course this is an FTC complaint after
all now even beyond all of this when
you're paying for Casper Sky the whole
point is you're installing invasive
software on your system so one of the
scary parts about this is with any
antivirus software there is a chance
that if it detects anything that it
finds suspicious it may upload files
from your computer to its Cloud Server
for analysis now the thing about
uploading your files to somebody else's
hard drive is you have no actual idea if
that file is going to get deleted even
if they write in an entire privacy
policy that yeah we'll delete your file
after so on and so forth who's to say
you can trust them it's one of the
reasons why I don't use cloud service
providers I actually have my own
personal cloud server in my basement
where I upload and just keep my file
stored if anybody needs to get something
for me I upload it to a server in my
basement they download it through my
internet connection it is that simple so
again going to this uh whole situation
right here one of the things that I was
looking into was a story of how the NSA
actually had some of its uh you know
hacking tools possibly stolen by
kasperski so according to the Wall
Street Journal Pro this is way back in
2017 it was alleged that Russian hackers
actually stole the nsa's you know entire
data and proceed procedure on Cyber
defense for the United States now while
this is hidden behind a pay wall you
know just researching a little bit more
we'll probably take you to an entire
situation where what had happened was
they described how the NSA is this group
in the United States that you know
attacks foreign networks I mean that is
what it is they're effectively the
United States biggest keyboard Warriors
next to the FBI's you know cybercom unit
so inside this situation what had
actually happened was a contractor was a
apparently using caspers Sky software on
their system and what had happened was
the guy took his work home which already
violated the nsa's rules by the way and
hackers used the caspers sky software to
grab files from a system so it was kind
of alleged that you know they were
running like they they had NSA malware
stored on their system so when
kaspersky's you know antivirus tool was
scanning the system and it found that
specific piece of software had some
pretty nasty heris meaning
characteristics of malware it uploaded
that to a Cloud Server belonging to
kasperski and apparently Russian hackers
or maybe the state grabbed that
information from kasperski and basically
grabbed the nsa's scary toolkit now
obviously if that is true which there is
no real [ __ ] confirmation you pretty
much have to take the US government at
their word for it that is scary okay
that's literally millions maybe billions
of dollars of actual defense research
that has basically been yed by a foreign
country and the US government can't
can't do [ __ ] about it now like I said
most big organizations most critical
organizations won't ever install
software from a foreign country you're
never going to find Chinese antivirus
software Indian antivirus software
Iranian antivirus software Russian
antivir software in like the United
States government okay it's just never
going to happen you know maybe in
certain cases like this allegedly it
could happen but it's it's in one of
those scenarios where like obviously I
think the government this would make
sense if they banned this or just made
an outline ban for the government that
would make a lot of sense but honestly
that kind of stuff has already happened
anyways I think it's wild that now in
order to protect the average person
they've actually banned all of the
civilians from buying caspers Sky stuff
now on the surface I think it's a little
hypocritical that one of the biggest
governments in the world that has entire
tech companies like Facebook for
instance literally spy on users Google
for instance spy on users some of the
most tracking that exists on the
internet period comes from American
companies and they're the ones you know
at least from the president's
perspective putting on the Big Show of
hey we're going to protect you guys
nobody is allowed to spy on you unless
it's us that's really what it all kind
of comes down to it's all what it boils
up to now obviously this didn't start
with even Biden this started again all
the way back even with Trump for
instance when he signed the National
Defense authorization act which actually
put a ban on this software for federal
civilian and especially those milit
military systems so this is more so
centered around people who are obviously
the average civilian now you might be
like well does this mean that computers
are a little less safe in the country no
I don't think you losing one antivirus
vendor means a lot but what I do find
scary is how the government can
basically decide what software is
effectively allowed in and out of the
country through the financial channels
it has you know it is actually a loss of
freedom for you not to install whatever
you want on your system and I think it
really is a sign of what the next 5 10
years is going to look like I think when
it comes to social media services and
programs like this the government is
basically going to have like this
America first model and most countries
in the world I think are going to do
this now I don't really have an issue
personally in one way when the United
States does this because a lot of other
countries do the same thing back to us
right like for instance in China you
can't even access a lot of their
computers either right um and Russia you
know despite being one of the most I
guess slightly more democratic than they
used to you know back during the Cold
War I would still say that the you know
uh you know tinge of tyranny is still
pretty strong out there too you know at
least in the Western World we have
something known as the rule of law and I
guess that veneer is kept up far better
than the other big superpowers in the
world what is ultimately really scary to
me though is the amount of control that
the government is taking and basically
telling you what you can and cannot do
with your systems so yeah one of the
largest antivirus vendors got banned But
ultimately at the end of the day to to
to to sort of divert to another you know
big overarching topic that I have I
don't understand why somebody in this
modern day and age still needs to buy
antivirus software like this I would
wager you probably shouldn't be wasting
any of your money on rootkit antivirus
stuff like this that runs so invasively
especially if you're a Windows user and
Windows Defender alone is probably far
better than anything else on average
here when we do virus investigation
videos you know how annoying Windows
Defender is at protecting our computers
from actually investigating malware you
know you turn off their realtime
protection just for a minute it flips
right the [ __ ] back on it does not care
so in general I really don't think
anybody should be paying for these
things or really going out of their way
to download antivirus software
especially when you do have to put in a
lot of trust to Casper ski or really any
organization when you install this level
of software on your system the best
actual safe tip that I can give you is
Windows Defender plus this amazing
amazing kit called common sense and you
know what maybe ad block especially if
you get something like U block Origins
running the internet can be a dangerous
place full of ads and scams and at least
if you can get rid of them I think 90%
of people getting hacked would probably
be cured if they just ran a simple ad
blocker or something maybe Network wide
ad blocking maybe a Chrome extension or
something that just prevents you from
clicking a shady Link in the first place
but a full-blown antivirus software
that's a whole thing of the past and
honestly it might never come back the US
government's cracking down and they're
telling you if you want to spy on them
you better be an American company we can
hit up anytime ladies and gentlemen this
is me mudahar and I am out
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