Kaspersky Lab customers in the US will have access to the software until September 29, but services will be “decommissioned” after that.
The US has imposed a complete ban on the use of Kaspersky Lab software because of its ties to Russia. This was announced yesterday by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, reports The Hill.
“Russia has demonstrated that it has the capacity and, indeed, the intention to use Russian companies like Kaspersky to collect and use personal information of Americans,” he said.
Raimondo added that while the company has long been a source of concern, the Department of Commerce’s Department of Industry and Security has been able to ban Kaspersky under new powers.
“The Department ultimately decided that, given the Russian government’s continued offensive cyber capabilities and ability to influence Kaspersky’s activities, we must take significant action, such as a complete ban, if we want to protect the American people and their personal data,” the secretary said.
After July 20, Kaspersky will no longer be able to enter into new agreements with the United States in accordance with the ban. Its customers will have access to the software until September 29, but after that the services will be “decommissioned.”
Kaspersky is a Russian company that develops cybersecurity solutions and antivirus software. It became known for its products for protecting home users and corporate clients. Founded in 1997 by Evgeny Kaspersky. The headquarters of the company is in Moscow.
Kaspersky has recently faced several problems related to possible relations with the Russian government. These ties have led to sanctions and bans on the company’s products in several countries, including the United States.
In the past, Canada ordered government employees to remove Kaspersky antivirus. The reason for this decision in Ottawa is that the authorities are looking to ensure the security of government information and networks.
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