Kaspersky says Uncle Sam snubbed proposal to open up its code for third-party review

July 25, 2024 at 08:08AM Kaspersky proposed a “comprehensive assessment framework” to verify its security products to the US Department of Commerce, aiming to mitigate supply chain risks and provide security assurances. Despite this, the Commerce Department did not respond to the proposal. The framework includes localization of data processing, review of data received, and … Read more

Kaspersky challenges US government to prove case over hacking claims

July 18, 2024 at 12:33PM Kaspersky proposes independent verification following US government ban on its products. The antivirus maker pledges to comply with Department of Commerce rulings but maintains the ban is politically motivated. The company offers a comprehensive assessment framework and will cease sales of new contracts in the US. Updates will be halted … Read more

Tech Companies Sign Accord to Combat AI-Generated Election Trickery

February 18, 2024 at 08:27AM Major tech companies, including Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and TikTok, have signed a pact to prevent AI tools from disrupting democratic elections. The accord aims to address deceptive AI-generated content through detection and labeling methods, but some advocates find its commitments to be vague and lacking in … Read more