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 07:12PM The Biden administration proposed a rule by the Department of Commerce to ban the import or sale of connected vehicle technologies from Chinese or Russian entities, citing national security concerns. The rule targets vehicle connectivity systems and automated driving systems, due to potential risks of surveillance and infrastructure disruption. Exemptions … 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 02:31PM The US Commerce Department plans to ban connected vehicle technology and vehicles from Chinese and Russian sources. The proposed rule would prohibit the import and sale of such technology, citing national security concerns about potential spying. The ban would apply to vehicles starting with model year 2027, with provisions for … 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 23, 2024 at 12:58PM The US Department of Commerce announced a proposed ban on software and hardware made by foreign adversaries, especially China and Russia, in connected vehicles on US roads due to national security concerns. It aims to ban most Chinese vehicles from the US market and prevent testing of self-driving cars by … Read more
September 23, 2024 at 10:00AM The Commerce Department plans to ban the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware by 2027-2030, citing national security concerns. This preemptive measure aims to protect against potential threats of data exposure and external control of vehicles, with implications for … Read more
September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM Ukraine restricts government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from using Telegram due to national security concerns. The ban was announced by the National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity, citing the app’s use by the enemy for cyber attacks and intelligence gathering. Personal phones and official duties are exempt from the … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 02:54PM Ukraine bans government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from installing Telegram on state-issued devices due to national security concerns during the war with Russia. The ban stems from the app’s alleged use by Russia for cyberattacks and location tracking. Ukrainian users can still use Telegram on personal devices. Based … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:39PM Ukraine’s National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity has restricted the use of Telegram messaging app due to national security concerns, particularly its security risks in the ongoing war with Russia. This includes concerns over Russian intelligence accessing user data. The ban applies to government, military, and critical infrastructure personnel, while ordinary … Read more