U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software, Citing National Security Risks
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has announced a ban prohibiting Kaspersky Lab's U.S. subsidiary from offering its security software due to national security concerns. This ban extends to all of Kaspersky's affiliates, subsidiaries, and parent companies, citing the risk posed by the Russian government's potential influence and cyber capabilities. The ban, effective from July 20, allows the company to continue providing updates to existing customers until September 29. Kaspersky, which has faced multiple restrictions over its ties to Russia, argues that the decision is based on geopolitical tensions and ignores the transparency measures it has implemented.
