May 3, 2024 at 05:34PM
OSINT intelligence suggests that US may consider imposing sanctions on Kaspersky due to its alleged involvement with Russian drone development in the Ukraine war. InformNapalm claims data from stolen documents indicate Kaspersky’s role in Albatross drone technology, leading to potential sanctions. Kaspersky denies most allegations, citing contextual misrepresentation and a discontinued collaboration.
Based on the meeting notes, the information gathered from OSINT intelligence indicates a potential link between Kaspersky and the development of drones used in the Ukrainian war, specifically in collaboration with Albatross. The reported involvement of Kaspersky personnel, including the development of drone software and the installation of Kaspersky Neural Networks on Albatross drones, raises concerns about the nature of the cooperation and its implications, especially in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
While Kaspersky has denied most of the claims in the report, including the extent of its collaboration with Albatross and the purpose of the project, the company has acknowledged the employment of individuals who were allegedly involved in the collaboration. Kaspersky has stated that the collaboration was experimental and non-commercial, and that its employees’ work with Albatross predates their employment at Kaspersky. The company also mentioned that its distribution agreement with Albatross for Antidrone solutions ended in 2022.
In response to the allegations, Kaspersky emphasized its commitment to transparency and its mission to protect against malware, and dismissed the claims as unsubstantiated false allegations.
Given the conflicting accounts between the OSINT intelligence report and Kaspersky’s response, further investigation and assessment are necessary to determine the accuracy and implications of the reported collaboration.