But the time and effort it takes to successfully wield it means the likeliest victims of antivirus-based attacks are specific targets of nation-states or well-funded criminal syndicates. Ultimately, it’s just one of countless ways that bad actors could potentially access your data. "There's no reason why other foreign governments cannot compel the same type of cooperation from companies that are based in their territory."īut what makes antivirus potentially alarming is the same thing, oddly enough, that makes it relatively safe for personal use. "We know that the US government has solicited participation from technology vendors in the United States in the past, whether through official channels or more covert mechanisms such as National Security Letters," says Kuzma.
And because of its all-encompassing powers, it's a likely target not just of Russia and North Korea, but any country with an advanced intelligence operation. Identifying compromised antivirus software can be exceedingly difficult, because antivirus by design acts aggressively. For governments or high-profile targets, using antivirus requires real caution to balance the potential risks with the benefits.
Select the checkbox if you agree to the terms.
0 kommentar(er)
