Russian anti-virus CEO offers US source code

The chief executive of Russia’s Kaspersky Lab said he is ready to have his company’s source code examined by US government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his firm’s ties to the Kremlin.

In an interview at his Moscow headquarters, Eugene Kaspersky said on Saturday that he is also ready to move part of his research work to the United States to help counter rumours that he said were started more than two decades ago out of professional jealousy.

“If the United States needs, we can disclose the source code,” he said, adding that he was ready to testify before US politicians as well.

Mr Kaspersky, a mathematical engineer who attended a Kgb-sponsored school, has long been considered suspiciously by his competitors.