Russian computer firm Kaspersky Lab at centre of cyber-spying row targeting thousands of British troops with cut-price security software
The firm, which is banned from all US federal agencies amid claims it was used to steal classified information, is offering 310,000 British troops, veterans and police who hold a Rewards for Forces discount card a 50 per cent discount on its anti-virus kit
A RUSSIAN computer firm at the centre of a cyber-spying row is targeting thousands of British troops with cut-price security software.
Kaspersky Lab is offering servicemen and women a 50 per cent discount on its anti-virus kit.
US President Donald Trump has already banned it from all federal agencies amid claims it was used to steal classified information.
But it is being offered to 310,000 British troops, veterans and police who hold a Rewards for Forces discount card.
Last night a Labour MP warned it could give spies a “back door” into their computers. Former Armed Forces minister Kevan Jones said: “The MoD should as a matter of urgency give advice to Armed Forces members about the risks of anti-virus software.”
In Russia, officials can demand companies hand over data.
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Peter Raith, who runs Rewards for Forces, said: “We haven’t heard anything from the MoD to say people in the services shouldn’t use this software.”
Kaspersky Lab moved from Russia to Switzerland last week to distance itself from the Kremlin.
It said none of the allegations against it have any merit.
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