US Bans Kaspersky Software
The US Commerce Department banned Kaspersky's antivirus sales to new customers from July 20, limiting updates for existing users until September 29. Alleged national security concerns over Kaspersky's Russian ties prompted the ban.
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The US Commerce Department has banned Kaspersky's antivirus tools from being sold to new customers in the US, effective July 20. Existing customers will only receive software updates until September 29. This ban, under Trump-era authority, is due to alleged national security threats posed by Kaspersky's ties to the Russian government. The US government conducted a thorough investigation and decided on the ban to prevent potential Russian interference. Kaspersky denies being a security risk and plans to challenge the ban legally. The ban could impact American businesses using Kaspersky software, as they will lose access to critical antivirus updates. The Commerce Department aims to assist affected organizations in transitioning to alternative cybersecurity solutions. This move reflects escalating tensions between the US and Russia amid geopolitical challenges.
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10 commentsBan anti-virus software.
Some more discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40743524
Good riddance. EU should do the same.
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