Google removes Kaspersky’s antivirus software from Play Store

October 4, 2024 at 12:11PM Google removed Kaspersky’s Android security apps from Google Play and disabled the developer accounts, without providing a reason. While investigating the issue, Kaspersky advised users to install the apps from alternative stores or the company’s website. This comes after Kaspersky announced shutting down its U.S. operations due to government sanctions … Read more

Kaspersky Exits U.S., Automatically Replaces Software With UltraAV, Raising Concerns

September 24, 2024 at 09:00AM Kaspersky has started withdrawing its offerings in the U.S., transitioning users to UltraAV before its formal exit at the end of September. While the company ensured a seamless transition to maintain protection, some users reported unexpected automatic deletion of Kaspersky’s software. UltraAV claimed to have communicated the transition process to … Read more

Some US Kaspersky customers find their security software replaced by ‘UltraAV’

September 23, 2024 at 09:09PM Kaspersky’s US customers are experiencing an unexpected software replacement by “UltraAV” due to a US government ban on Kaspersky products. UltraAV, a low-profile entity, raises concerns about its unknown and untested software amid its close ties with Boston-based Pango. With Kaspersky ceasing operations in the US, users must choose to … Read more

Kaspersky Rolls Back for US Customers, Makes Way for UltraAV

September 23, 2024 at 05:00PM Kaspersky withdrew its anti-malware software from US customers’ devices due to a ban from the US Department of Commerce. The company partnered with UltraAV to automatically replace the lost software. Users expressed skepticism and trust issues with UltraAV, with some planning to switch to other providers. Kaspersky claims to have … Read more

Kaspersky deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning

September 23, 2024 at 01:20PM Kaspersky, facing U.S. government restrictions, abruptly replaced its antivirus with UltraAV on customers’ computers in the U.S. without prior notification. This led to concerns about potential malware infections and difficulty in uninstalling UltraAV. Kaspersky employees and UltraAV assured customers of continued protection, but some remain skeptical. After analyzing the meeting … Read more

One Million US Kaspersky Customers Transferred to Pango’s UltraAV

September 9, 2024 at 06:28AM Kaspersky’s US customers are being transferred to Pango’s UltraAV after the company was banned from offering its software in the US. The move follows Kaspersky’s decision to wind down US operations. The deal will see approximately 1 million new users transferred to UltraAV, offering features similar to Kaspersky’s product, with … Read more

Kaspersky challenges US government to prove case over hacking claims

July 18, 2024 at 12:33PM Kaspersky proposes independent verification following US government ban on its products. The antivirus maker pledges to comply with Department of Commerce rulings but maintains the ban is politically motivated. The company offers a comprehensive assessment framework and will cease sales of new contracts in the US. Updates will be halted … Read more

Kaspersky culls staff, closes doors in US amid Biden’s ban

July 15, 2024 at 05:44PM Kaspersky will close its US operations and lay off fewer than 50 employees due to President Biden’s ban on the Russian business. The ban prohibits sales and updates in the US starting July 20 and will affect national security. The company, operating in the US for nearly 20 years, acknowledged … Read more

From network security to nyet work in perpetuity: What’s up with the Kaspersky US ban?

June 22, 2024 at 04:22AM The US government banned Kaspersky Lab from selling its products and issuing updates in America, and sanctioned some of its top executives on Friday. A 12-minute video discussion on this topic, “Kettle,” features cybersecurity editor Jessica Lyons, journalists Tom Claburn, Chris Williams, and Iain Thomson. The video is available as … Read more

Stalkerware App With Security Bug Discovered on Hotel Systems

May 23, 2024 at 04:22PM pcTattletale spyware infiltrated Wyndham hotels, capturing sensitive guest and customer details through a security bug, making the screenshots available online. The app, which can run undetected on Android and Windows devices, allows remote viewing and screenshot downloading. Despite attempts to contact the company, no response was received. Users should run … Read more