Kaspersky, Nazis, and Blackhat hackers aka threat actors

In this video, we explore the US government's ban on Kaspersky Labs, focusing on the reasons behind the decision and its broader implications. The ban stems from concerns about national security and potential espionage due to Kaspersky’s Russian origins and its founder’s background. Despite these fears, no concrete evidence has linked the company to espionage activities.

We look at historical precedents, such as Operation Paperclip, where the US government employed former Nazi scientists for national interests, contrasting this with the current treatment of Kaspersky. The video highlights the double standards and selective enforcement at play, questioning the true motivations behind the ban.

Kaspersky Labs has taken significant steps towards transparency, including opening centers for independent code reviews, yet the ban remains. This raises questions about whether the decision is driven more by geopolitical tensions than actual security threats.

We also discuss the impact of the ban on the cybersecurity industry and international relations. Various threat actors and blackhat hackers share their views on the ban and its potential effects on cybersecurity practices.

The video aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Kaspersky ban, examining the evidence, or lack thereof, and the broader context of US government actions and policies. It encourages viewers to consider the implications of this decision and engage in the discussion.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:25 - Personal Outlook and Motivation
00:01:00 - Overview of the Video Content
00:01:31 - Threat Actors' Interviews
00:02:16 - Viewer Engagement
00:02:34 - Analogy of the Situation
00:03:03 - Critique of Other Content Creators
00:03:28 - Discussion of the Ban
00:04:53 - Personal Experience with Kaspersky
00:05:49 - History and Reputation of Kaspersky
00:06:56 - Critique of the Ban
00:08:53 - Examples of US Government's Double Standard
00:09:46 - The Genetic Fallacy Argument
00:11:21 - Examples of US Government's Inconsistencies
00:13:50 - Conclusion of the Argument
00:14:37 - Timeline of Events Leading to the Ban
00:15:12 - Key Points in the Evolution of Kaspersky Ban
00:15:54 - Kaspersky's Legal Battle and Transparency Initiative
00:17:06 - Expansion of Kaspersky Restrictions
00:19:06 - Official Reasons for the Ban
00:22:21 - Method of Implementation of the Ban
00:23:54 - Potential Impact of the Ban
00:24:34 - US Government's Own Privacy Violations
00:25:10 - Surveillance Programs and Legal Framework
00:28:24 - Government Collaboration with Tech Companies
00:30:29 - Comparison of Facebook and Telegram
00:31:49 - US Government's Data Requests
00:32:22 - Sanctions on Kaspersky Executives
00:33:22 - Threat Actors' Opinions
00:34:16 - Interview with Threat Actor: Cass
00:35:48 - Interview with Threat Actor: Kali BHC
00:38:47 - Interview with Threat Actor: Intel Broker
00:40:28 - Interview with Threat Actor: Netsher
00:42:50 - Interview with Threat Actor: Unknown
00:45:10 - Video Conclusion

#kaspersky #blackhathackers #threatactors

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[thahrimdon]

DFT’s comment section - where feds, addicts and nerds unite

[naesone]

I respect you taking longer to cover this topic, it’s about quality afterall

[SendPie]

Amazing information and perspectives as always. I really liked the interviews at the end. The format was good!

[rakly]

Best alternative for Kaspersky?
- "Disable Windows Defender."
😄👍

[Sam_Bent]

Yes, I saw the jump cut at the start, yes it's being fixed right now.
Hope everyone is doing well today.

[armordcrab]

your attention to detail and effort to bring real investigative journalism to these indepth infosec topics is phenomenal! I hope your channel keeps growing so more people can soak up all this lovely information. you're awesome! keep livin your best life, love ya!

[TheNumbersPerson]

Kaspersky has an amazing track record, and they're what I recommend to people who ACTUALLY need an antivirus. The accusations and attacks on their company are equivalent to saying that any piece of US software is tied to the NSA just because they're based in the US.

This simply makes me think that the NSA is actively attempting to use or has used software in the realm of antivirus and potentially even anticheat or other software that gets high level privileges on a system to spy on people in other countries.

I need to find another good antivirus to recommend to the few people I know who need one now.

[johnjohnson]

Awesome video! This has to be the best defense I've heard for Kaspersky!

[clockworkofmadness]

I know a lot of tech guys aren't going to agree with you. But you're absolutely on point.

[rusi]

USA acting like we forgot where EternalBlue came from

[andyturbo]

Just finished the second half of this. Great stuff as always! Very interesting.

[rosemariemcc]

Great video, excellent information, and historical references. The survey was very interesting and having been done with various persons, it provided great insight into different points of view. Keep up the great work!

[Usmc]

The last people or entities I'm going to trust about national security issues like this are our government and current administration. This company has done nothing but be open and helpful when looking through their program / company for anything that could be a risk against our security. How many US based tech companies have come remotely close to this? Ill wait.

[naesone]

Man even days later I think about how greatvthis video was, really liked the interview type scene with the people actually affected or hindered by this.

[peterRobinson]

Great video... I think it would be very challenging for the opposing view to argue a valid thesis against these arguments. Really enjoyed it. Thanks. (Given an inability to supply any supporting evidence of espionage).
Apart from that, i learnt a lot and confirmed a lot. Apreciate you.

[cgm-tk]

Bro you are a hero fr too real like always keep doing this we need people like you not many left DTL4L™

[mx]

Banning a company because of the country their are incorporated in, just cannot be compared to discrimination on the basis of nationality or ethnicity. Companies are obliged to follow the directives of that government, and that would theoretically imply backdooring their software or handing over data.
But the ban of Kaspersky is about geopolitics, it is about weakening Russia, and companies like Kaspersky are seen as strategically important. This is the same nonsense as banning Huawei, which did not work out either. But I wouldn't be surprised if US diplomats will try to pressure Europe and other allies to follow this ban, to make the hit harder.
Just ignore any claims about ethics and anything else that is purely meant for the media, and get down to what it's actually about.

[nekoill]

Damn, I didn't expect this video to be factual based on the title. You got me good 😸

[davidmaisel]

Banning Kaspersky hurts windows users. I hate to admit it but I actually have to use that Swiss Cheese OS sometimes.
Kaspersky and Bit Defender are the 2 best out there. I'll give Kaspersky a higher score because of it's robust reporting and I actually use it so maybe I'm biased.
What makes me angry is the trend of banning software/ platforms for "potentially" posing a threat though these threats are never proven nor have any exploits been proven to be perpetrated by said platforms because this goes beyond Kaspersky.
What are they going to do next?
Ban my socket wrench?

[negrastormentas]

Nice format of interviewing "threat actors" using text-to-speach.