Topic: Kaspersky Labs

An amendment to the NDAA officially bans the use of Russian-based Kaspersky Lab software across the federal government due to security risks. The move is characterized as potential retaliation for Kaspersky's role in uncovering the Stuxnet virus. Kaspersky Lab has announced plans to sue the U.S. government over the ban.

General Michael Flynn is under fire for receiving $34,000 from RT to attend a 2015 gala in Moscow where he sat next to Vladimir Putin. Investigations also reveal payments from Kaspersky Labs and a $600,000 lobbying contract involving Turkey. The hosts explain how the "speakers bureau" industry works, suggesting Flynn was likely part of a pre-packaged group of speakers booked by the agency Leading Authorities.

UCLA is notifying patients of a potential exposure to CRE, a drug-resistant "superbug" transmitted via improperly sterilized medical equipment. In Haiti, the annual carnival was cancelled after a parade float hit power lines, causing an electrocution and a stampede that killed 16 people. Additionally, Kaspersky Lab reported on a massive hacking ring that has stolen up to $1 billion from over 100 banks worldwide since 2013.

A report from Kaspersky Labs reveals a massive, sophisticated malware hack that has targeted banks in Russia, Japan, the U.S., and Europe since 2013. The discussion also touches on the Anthem hack and the prevalence of antiquated software in major corporate security systems.

The credibility of reports regarding the Stuxnet and Flame viruses is questioned, despite analysis from firms like Kaspersky Lab. Meanwhile, security companies such as Symantec and McAfee warn of a shortage of cybersecurity experts in the United States. This talent gap is presented as a potential boon for students looking to enter the federal workforce to pay off educational debts.