Kaspersky antivirus software banned in the US
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Kaspersky President Joe Biden’s administration has banned the sale of antivirus software in the United States over concerns about its ties to the Russian government.
As a result, Russia-based Kaspersky Lab can no longer sell its antivirus software in the country, and the Biden administration is concerned that the Russian government’s ability to influence the company poses national security risks.
This won’t just affect Kaspersky Lab’s sales of antivirus software: current customers will also be unable to receive updates from the company while the ban is in place, which goes into effect on September 29th.
Kaspersky Lab stated the following about the ban on sales of its antivirus software: Parents.
“Kaspersky Lab has not engaged in any activities that threaten U.S. national security, and has in fact contributed significantly to reporting on and protecting against a wide range of threat actors targeting U.S. interests and allies.”
Kaspersky Antivirus Sales Ban: What it Means for Customers
The ban means Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus software will not be allowed to be sold, but users can still use the software. The Commerce Department is advising customers to switch to other antivirus software services, but it is not outright banning the use of software already purchased.
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