Kaspersky Antivirus Software Banned in U.S.

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From BleepingComputer"

"Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a Final Determination prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Russia-based anti-virus software and cybersecurity company, from directly or indirectly providing anti-virus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States or to U.S. persons," reads a new announcement from the US BIS agency.

"The prohibition also applies to Kaspersky Lab, Inc.'s affiliates, subsidiaries and parent companies (together with Kaspersky Lab, Inc., "Kaspersky")."

This ban not only involves the sale of Kaspersky products but also prevents the company from delivering antivirus and security updates to customers, making it critical for customers to provide alternative sofware by the end of September.