The main concern is around the way in which Russian companies are obliged to assist the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) 'and the pressure to do so may increase in a time of war'. Writing last week, the NCSC said the situation has 'materially changed'. It hasn't publicly weighed in on the issue of using Russian products since 2017, and back then the advice was for specific government departments working in security to not use such products. It provides guidance for businesses and individuals on all matters cybersecurity.

The NCSC is an arm of the UK's intelligence agency GCHQ. Tech tips you can trust - get our free Tech newsletter for advice, news, deals and stuff the manuals don't tell you What is the official advice about Kaspersky? Read on for more information on what's been said and why Which? hasn't awarded Kaspersky antivirus Best Buy status, even though its software performs very well in our independent lab tests. So whether you use Kaspersky antivirus products on your own computer is really down to your own personal view and assessments of your own risks. Although there are some exceptions for those who do activities specifically against the interests of the Russian state. The key thing for UK consumers to know is that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) believes it's highly unlikely that individuals who use Kaspersky antivirus will be targeted directly.

The UK's official cybersecurity body has updated its advice on the implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, specifically around the use of Kaspersky antivirus.

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