Eugene Kaspersky
Russian founder of the Kaspersky cybersecurity company
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Eugene Kaspersky is a Russian cybersecurity expert who co-founded Kaspersky Lab in 1997, which became one of the world’s largest antivirus companies. Its researchers have exposed major cyber-espionage campaigns. The US banned Kaspersky products in 2024 over national-security concerns, which the company denies.
Biography
Background
Kaspersky studied mathematics and cryptography at the KGB-sponsored Institute of Cryptography, Telecommunications and Computer Science in Moscow and worked at a Soviet defence research institute.
First virus
In 1989 his computer was infected by the Cascade virus. He removed it and began collecting and analysing viruses as a hobby.
Kaspersky Lab
In 1997 he co-founded Kaspersky Lab with his then wife Natalya Kaspersky and others. It grew into a global antivirus company, and its researchers analysed attacks such as Stuxnet, Flame and the Equation Group.
Controversy
Western governments raised concerns about possible links to Russian intelligence, which the company denies. The US banned government use in 2017 and sales of its products in 2024.
Timeline
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1965
Born in Novorossiysk, Soviet Union
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1989
Analyses his first computer virus
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1997
Co-founds Kaspersky Lab
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2007
Becomes CEO
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2009
State Prize of Russia
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2017
US bans government use of Kaspersky
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2024
US bans sales of Kaspersky products
Notable works
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1997
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Software
Awards and honours
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State Prize of the Russian Federation
2009
Did you know?
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He has sponsored Formula One’s Ferrari team.
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He is known for wearing T-shirts and travelling widely.
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His son was kidnapped in 2011 and freed unharmed.
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Frequently asked
Who is Eugene Kaspersky?
Eugene Kaspersky is a Russian cybersecurity expert who co-founded Kaspersky Lab in 1997, which became one of the world’s largest antivirus companies. Its researchers have exposed major cyber-espionage campaigns. The US banned Kaspersky products in 2024 over national-security concerns, which the company denies.
How old is Eugene Kaspersky?
Eugene Kaspersky is 61 years old, born on 4 October 1965 in Novorossiysk, Soviet Union.
Where is Eugene Kaspersky from?
Eugene Kaspersky was born in Novorossiysk, Soviet Union.
What is Eugene Kaspersky known for?
Eugene Kaspersky is best known for Co-founding Kaspersky Lab (1997); antivirus software; cyber-threat research.
What awards has Eugene Kaspersky received?
Notable honours include State Prize of the Russian Federation (2009).
References
- Eugene Kaspersky — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Eugene Kaspersky — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Official website. eugene.kaspersky.ru. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Eugene Kaspersky (Q4864) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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- First published 4 November 2026
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