#KasperskyBan

Kaspersky Is an Unacceptable Risk Threatening the Nation’s Cyber Defense

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July 22, 2024 at 10:13AM The US federal government has announced a ban on Kaspersky software due to cybersecurity threats and its association with Russia, reinforcing concerns over foreign software supply chain threats. Geopolitical tensions are impacting cybersecurity, necessitating organizations to consider these implications in their cybersecurity strategies and collaborate for proactive threat intelligence to … Read more

US Sanctions 12 Kaspersky Executives 

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June 24, 2024 at 08:34AM The US imposed sanctions on twelve Russian individuals at Kaspersky and added several Kaspersky entities to trade restriction lists for alleged cooperation with Russian military and intelligence agencies. Despite the ban on sales in the US, Kaspersky’s CEO has not been sanctioned. Users must transition to alternative software by September … Read more

Kaspersky’s US Customers Face Tight Deadline Following Govt. Ban

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June 21, 2024 at 05:42PM The US government has imposed a ban on Kaspersky’s antivirus software products and services over national security concerns, resulting in a deadline of September 29 for users to stop using them. Organizations are advised to assess their Kaspersky deployment, identify alternatives, and prepare for long-term government commercial cybersecurity regulation. The … Read more

US Bans Kaspersky Software

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June 21, 2024 at 05:33AM The US government has announced a sales ban on Kaspersky software, citing concerns of Russian control. This follows long-standing worries and a 2017 federal agency ban. Linked to Russian military and intelligence, the company is now prohibited from providing cybersecurity software to US customers. Kaspersky can still offer certain services … Read more

U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software, Citing National Security Risks

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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 … Read more

Biden bans Kaspersky antivirus software in US over security concerns

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June 20, 2024 at 06:45PM The Biden administration has announced a ban on Kaspersky antivirus software in the US, citing national security concerns and the company’s ties to the Russian government. The ban also prohibits the delivery of software updates, pushing customers to find alternative security software by September 29, 2024. Kaspersky has expressed disagreement … Read more

Biden puts a bullet in Kaspersky: Sales, updates to be banned in America

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June 20, 2024 at 05:10PM The Biden administration has banned the sale of Kaspersky products and services in the United States due to national security concerns. This includes prohibiting software sales from July 20 and preventing the distribution of updates and malware signatures after September 29. Violators could face fines or criminal prosecution. Existing US-based … Read more