June 21, 2024 at 01:18AM
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security imposed a ban on Kaspersky Lab’s U.S. subsidiary and affiliates from offering security software due to national security risks posed by its ties to the Russian government. Kaspersky will be barred from selling to U.S. consumers and businesses starting July 20, but can provide updates until September 29.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes on the Kaspersky Lab ban:
– The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced a ban on Kaspersky Lab’s U.S. subsidiary and its affiliates from offering security software in the country, based on national security risks posed by the company’s operations in the U.S.
– The ban prohibits Kaspersky from selling its software to American consumers and businesses starting on July 20, with existing customers allowed to receive software and antivirus updates until September 29.
– Kaspersky has been added to the Entity List for its cooperation with Russian military and intelligence authorities, and the company has faced previous bans and allegations related to its ties to Russia.
– Kaspersky responded to the ban by stating that it unfairly ignores evidence of the transparency measures implemented by the company and raises concerns about restricting international cooperation between cybersecurity experts in the fight against malware.
– This ban has also impacted other countries, with Germany and Canada enacting similar restrictions in recent years.
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