Kaspersky Lab says it will allow independent inspections of its code and infrastructure. The move comes after U.S. officials accused the Moscow-based company’s software of being co-opted by Russian intelligence agents. The company is also boosting its maximum bug bounty – a reward for researchers who find flaws in its products – to $100,000. Critics say the move is irrelevant because “in reality it doesn’t address the alleged activity,” a former NSA official says. Kaspersy Lab’s CEO denies his company knowingly worked with the Russian government.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/kaspersky-opens-up-code-to-refute-spying-allegations-a-10398