July 16, 2024 at 06:27PM
Kaspersky is parting ways with the U.S. and is offering its security products free for six months as a farewell gift to U.S. users. This move follows the U.S. government adding Kaspersky to its Entity List due to national security concerns. The company will shut down its U.S. business and has begun the lay-off process.
Key Takeaways from Meeting Notes:
– Kaspersky is offering free security products to U.S. users for six months as a farewell gift.
– The decision to close its business in the U.S. and lay off employees was made following the U.S. government adding Kaspersky to the Entity List due to national security concerns.
– After the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ban on sales and distribution of Kaspersky products in the U.S. from September 29, users will not receive automatic updates and antivirus definitions, potentially decreasing the security of the product.
– Kaspersky is shutting down its business in the U.S. starting July 20 due to the Final Determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
– The company is exploring business opportunities in other regions, such as Asia and South America, following the restrictions in the U.S. and pressure from the European Parliament.
These takeaways highlight the company’s actions in response to the regulatory challenges it is facing in the U.S. and its efforts to provide support to U.S. users during this transition period.