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Biden bans US sales of Kaspersky software over Russia ties

The Biden administration will announce a ban on Kaspersky antivirus software over alleged ties to the Russian government, as reported by Reuters on June 20.
The ban, effective in September, prohibits software updates and sales due to risks such as information theft and malware threats, impacting critical infrastructure providers and governments, according to a source.
In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security banned Kaspersky from federal networks, citing Russian intelligence ties and potential interception of communications.

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The United States bans Russian antivirus software Kaspersky

United States imposes sanctions on 12 top officials of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab, a day after banning the sale of its popular antivirus software for security reasons. The sanctions affect several executives, including the head of operations, according to the Treasury Department in a statement. "Today's action against Kaspersky Lab management underscores our commitment to ensuring the integrity of our cyber space and protecting …

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Die Presse

USA impose sanctions on Russian software company Kaspersky.

The sanctions target twelve leaders of Kaspersky and were, like the ban of the widely-used antivirus software, justified by national security.

9 months ago·Vienna, Austria

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US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky

WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday (Jun 21) against 12 top leaders of the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab, a day after banning the sale of its

9 months ago·Singapore

US Bans Kaspersky Antivirus Software, Citing Russian Influence

The U.S. Department of Commerce banned Russian company Kaspersky from selling its anti-virus software and other cybersecurity products in the country after determining that the firm posed an “undue or unacceptable risk to national security.” “Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activities, sell its software within the United States or provide updates to software already in use,” the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry…

9 months ago·New York, United States

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Biden admin bans US sales of Kaspersky cybersecurity software

In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration is banning sales of certain cybersecurity software to private U.S. businesses and citizens. It said cybersecurity firm Kapersky Lab’s software is a national security threat. Kapsersky denied that allegation Friday, June 21, saying “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk. The company also said the decision would not affect its abilit…

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Biden administration bans Kaspersky software over Russian ties

(The Hill) -- The Biden administration is issuing a total ban on the use of Kaspersky Lab’s software over its ties to Russia. The company’s software has been a concern of the U.S. government since at least 2017 because of the Russian government’s alleged influence over the software. The Russian government has total access to Kaspersky systems and access to all its customer’s data, ABC News reported. “Russia has shown it has the capacity, and eve…

9 months ago·Savannah, United States

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