Kaspersky Offer for Barclays Customers

pmduk

For a few days now I, and I assume most other Barclays customers using the Kaspersky anti-virus software previously supplied freely by Barclays Bank have had a splash message from Kaspersky reassuring that their software is safe.

I've noticed today that the message has changed slightly with the addition of an offer offering customers renewal for £4.99 when renewal is due.

Mchambers

I presume that the £4.99 offer does not include getting Kaspersky.

[Deleted User]

It's not needed - just use a good free AV and your brain.

pmduk

!!! wrote: »

It's not needed - just use a good free AV and your brain.

It's a matter of choice, I like Kaspersky, it's been free for me for years and I might just shell out for it. I got a virus last time I used AVG free.

Mchambers wrote: »

I presume that the £4.99 offer does not include getting Kaspersky.

It appears to be for existing customers, so unlikely.

[Deleted User]

This might be worth reading before you install it - https://www.mbtmag.com/news/2017/12/uk-warns-government-agencies-not-use-kaspersky-software

https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3022345/ncsc-warns-uk-gov-not-to-use-kaspersky-av-over-russia-meddling-fears

notbritishgas

How did this splash message arrive?
I have only 15 days remaining on my Barclays licence but have had no £4.99 offer.
Similar price on ebay but am a little dubious how they can offer a genuine code for that price.

pmduk

I suspect that the governments are complaining because Kaspersky won't roll over to their demands as easily as other companies.

Notbritishgas Open Kaspersky Lab News. It's in there

[Deleted User]

pmduk wrote: »

I suspect that the governments are complaining because Kaspersky won't roll over to their demands as easily as other companies.

hah, did another search, Barclays have ditched this offer - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42209489

There are allegations that Kaspersky was involved on spying on the USA. It has been made illegal in the USA recently.

Wellard_Mann

I had the message from Kaspersky this morning. I’ll certainly consider the offer when my Barclays cover expires in a few months’ time, depending on how this story plays out. I personally wouldn’t rely on a free AV product and would pay for another product if need be in the light of any developments. The current guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre is worth a look:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/managing-supply-chain-risk-cloud-enabled-products

pmduk

ringo_24601 wrote: »

hah, did another search, Barclays have ditched this offer - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42209489

Erm, that's the whole point of the thread!

Mchambers

Not really worried as I have over 250 days before my license expires.