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DHS Official: No Proof Kaspersky Software Used to Hack Fed IT

DHS official: No proof Kaspersky Lab’s security software has been exploited to breach government systems. House panel held hearing on whether agencies are complying with directive to stop using software. Majority of federal agencies have complied with directive, DHS official says. Russian spies could use software to compromise federal information and could threaten U.S. national security, he says. Russia’s founder and CEO has been trained by and has formerly worked for Russian intelligence, he denies ties to the firm’s founder. DoD uses McAfee and Symantec anti-virus products, says DoD CIO for cybersecurity.”]

Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/dhs-official-no-proof-kaspersky-wares-used-to-hack-federal-it-a-10456

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