Now GCHQ voices concerns over Kaspersky's alleged ties to Russian intelligence - and what its software might be doing on your machine

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GCHQ concerned over Barclays' Kaspersky home banking giveaway

The UK spy agency GCHQ has joined US intelligence agencies in voicing concerns over Kaspersky anti-virus software and, in particular, banking group Barclays' deal to provide Kaspersky subscriptions...

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