US Imposes Sanctions on Kaspersky Lab Leadership
The United States has recently imposed sanctions on 12 individuals holding senior leadership positions at AO Kaspersky Lab. This decision was made in response to concerns regarding cyber security risks, coming just a day after the Biden administration announced its intention to prohibit the sale of the Russian company’s antivirus software.
The sanctions specifically targeted key figures within the company, including the chief business development officer, chief operating officer, legal officer, corporate communications chief, and others. It is important to note that the Treasury Department did not extend these sanctions to Kaspersky Lab itself, its parent or subsidiary companies, or its Chief Executive, Eugene Kaspersky.
In a statement, Treasury Under Secretary Brian Nelson emphasized the significance of this action, stating, “Today’s action against the leadership of Kaspersky Lab underscores our commitment to ensuring the integrity of our cyber domain and protecting our citizens against malicious cyber threats.”
