Ban on the sale of Russian antivirus software in the US
Washington: An important announcement has been made by the United States, which has decided to ban the sale of antivirus software made by Moscow-based cyber security company Kaspersky.
The US Department of Commerce says the company's operations in the US pose a national security threat 'due to the Russian government's aggressive cyber capabilities and its ability to influence or direct Kaspersky's operations', according to an international news agency report. are followed.
According to the statement, the Russian company will no longer be able to sell its software in the US in addition to other normal activities, nor will it be allowed to provide updates to software already in use.
Personal and professional users of Kaspersky's widely installed antivirus software should seek alternatives because of the risks, according to a statement from the US Department of Commerce.
The US Secretary of Commerce said that we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to protect US national security and the American people.
Russia has repeatedly demonstrated its ability and intent to exploit Russian companies, such as Kaspersky Lab, to collect and weaponize sensitive US information.
It should be noted that Kaspersky software is designed to protect users from Trojan horses, spyware and other cyber threats.
Sales of Kaspersky software in the US will be banned from July 20, and the Russian multinational will be able to provide software updates to existing customers until September 29.