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Kaspersky's Controversy and Cybersecurity Trust
This chapter discusses a controversial incident involving Kaspersky antivirus software that uninstalled itself and switched to Ultra AV without user consent, raising concerns about user trust and security. The speakers examine the implications of such actions, the skepticism towards commercial antivirus solutions, and the vulnerabilities tied to trusting unfamiliar software. They also analyze the complexities of software agreements, real-world cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the ongoing debate over programming languages like C and Rust.