
Such software is designed to scan a computer comprehensively as it searches for malware, then send regular reports back to a company server. "For any consumers or small businesses that are concerned about privacy or have sensitive information, I wouldn't recommend running Kaspersky." By its very nature antivirus software is an appealing tool for hackers who want to access remote computers, security experts say. "It's a big deal," says Blake Darche, a former NSA cybersecurity analyst and the founder of the cybersecurity firm Area 1. First, here's the opinion of two former NSA cybersecurity analysts (via Consumer Reports):
