Kaspersky Lab’s dealings with ASUS after revealing the Taiwanese computer brand’s live software update tool was being used to install a malicious backdoor on its customer’s computers were marred by a language barrier, the timing of Lunar New Year and wrangling over a non-disclosure agreement, it has been revealed.
As the drummers in LED-studded military uniforms exit the stage at the opening ceremony of Kaspersky Lab's Singapore summit, on walks Eugene Kaspersky in a blue linen shirt, jeans and trainers, an SLR camera slung round his neck.
Hackers were able to deliver malware to the more one million-plus Asus computer owners last year by hijacking the vendor’s software update system.
Personal details originating from different sources, including social media accounts, can cost as little as US$1 in the black market.
Kaspersky Lab has revealed plans to open other transparency centres across the globe following the launch of its first in Switzerland.
