December 4, 2024 at 12:45AM A new phishing campaign uses corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP files to bypass email defenses, evading antivirus software and spam filters. These malicious emails entice users with false promises, leveraging built-in recovery features for execution. The technique, identified since August 2024, aims for credential theft and malware deployment. **Meeting … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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