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Kaspersky, I Hardly Knew Ye

A few months ago, Noah Shachtman of Wired published an in-depth series of interviews with Eugene Kaspersky, owner of Kaspersky Lab. I realize this is an older issue, but its still worth checking out. Schneir was late to the party, too, so I don't feel bad.

First off, read the Wired article:

Russia’s Top Cyber Sleuth Foils US Spies, Helps Kremlin Pals

Then give Eugene's response a quick read:

http://eugene.kaspersky.com/2012/07/25/what-wired-is-not-telling-you-a-response-to-noah-shachtmans-article-in-wired-magazine/

Then read the response to the response:

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/07/kaspersky-indy/

How do you feel about your computers being owned by the Kremlin? Is it a refreshing change of pace from having your computers owned by the Pentagon/Home Office/Mossad?