The US Department of Commerce has implemented a ban on Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software, citing concerns over Russian influence and national security risks. Effective immediately, the ban impacts Kaspersky's US subsidiary from selling or updating software in the country until September 29, 2024.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity firm, from selling its products in the U.S. due to national security concerns. The ban affects Kaspersky's U.S. subsidiary, preventing the company from selling software or providing updates in the country. The Commerce Department cited the potential risk of the Russian government exploiting Kaspersky's access to U.S. customer data. Kaspersky criticized the decision as being based on geopolitical concerns rather than a thorough evaluation of their products. The ban includes provisions for continued operations until September 29, 2024, to allow users to transition...