#GeopoliticalClimate

Kaspersky Exits U.S. Market Following Commerce Department Ban

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July 16, 2024 at 12:45AM Russian security vendor Kaspersky is exiting the U.S. market due to a national security risk, following a ban announced by the Commerce Department. The company will cease U.S. operations on July 20, laying off fewer than 50 employees. The move is a response to U.S. legal requirements and concerns about … Read more

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

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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