Antalya: As geopolitical tensions and trade wars reshape the global landscape, Kaspersky founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky has warned of increasing fragmentation in cyberspace and the breakdown of international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.
According to Anadolu Agency, Kaspersky expressed concerns about the current global trend where nations are moving towards developing their own digital infrastructure rather than depending on international cloud services. He highlighted the growing inclination of countries to store personal, economic, and industrial data within their national borders. Kaspersky noted that these changes are already affecting the company's operations worldwide, with notable setbacks in the US and European markets.
Despite these challenges, Kaspersky pointed out that regions like the Middle East, particularly Trkiye, Russia, and Latin America, are experiencing strong and stable growth. He emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to innovation, especially in developing cyber immunity solutions designed to be inherently secure.
Kaspersky also discussed the wider consequences of political and economic disruptions, noting a significant shift in how nations approach cybersecurity. Previously dominated by a few US vendors, the cyber services landscape is now seeing nations like China seeking domestic alternatives. This fragmentation has extended to law enforcement, with diminished international cooperation among cyber police departments compared to a decade ago.
Kaspersky explained that the lack of international coordination allows hackers to operate safely across borders, as countries are not collaborating to address cyber threats. Hackers typically avoid targeting their own countries but feel secure attacking others due to the absence of cooperation.
While Kaspersky acknowledged some positive outcomes from international efforts, such as successful operations in Brazil and Africa, he lamented the overall decline in global cooperation and trust. Despite these challenges, he remains hopeful for future collaboration, expressing his dislike for trade wars and isolationism.