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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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 …
The sanctions target twelve leaders of Kaspersky and were, like the ban of the widely-used antivirus software, justified by national security.
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Zero HedgeUS 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…
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…
The United States Department of Commerce has issued a resolution in which it announced its plans to ban the sale of Russian Kaspersky antivirus in the country, considering that its supply “poses risks that cause harm to national security” and that of US citizens. The Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, has stated that the personal information of Americans collected by this software could be used “as a weapon” by the Russian government, accord…
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