Kaspersky, Pango Respond to User Backlash as Transition to UltraAV Nearly Complete

September 27, 2024 at 06:21AM Kaspersky’s US users are dissatisfied with the forced switch to UltraAV, following an agreement with Pango Group. Some users were unaware of the transition, leading to complaints about communication and lack of consent. Kaspersky and Pango assert that notifications were provided, and users can cancel subscriptions. The transition is expected … 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

Users Quick to Remove UltraAV After Silent Transition From Kaspersky Antivirus

September 24, 2024 at 07:06AM Windows users in the US are frustrated by the abrupt switch from Kaspersky to UltraAV antivirus, following Kaspersky’s ban over Russian government ties. Users express discontent over the unexpected transition, difficulty removing UltraAV, and suspicions of its control over their devices. Expert opinions highlight concerns over security and transparency in … 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