U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security Concerns
TL;DR
The Biden administration will ban all sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US starting in July 2024, citing national security risks. The US Department of Commerce believes the Russian government could exploit Kaspersky's software to install malware and collect personal information. Kaspersky denies these allegations, attributing the ban to geopolitical tensions and theoretical concerns. Current users will have 100 days to find alternatives, and companies selling Kaspersky software post-ban could face fines.
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- Citing national security, US will ban Kaspersky anti-virus software in July Ars Technica
- US bans Russian cybersecurity software amid threat of influence operation ABC News
- Biden Bans Kaspersky Software, Gives Users 100 Days To Find Alternative Forbes
- U.S. bans sales of Kaspersky anti-virus software, citing ties to Russia The Washington Post
- Kaspersky denies it's a threat, will continue sales despite U.S. government ban Fortune
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