The US has banned all Kaspersky products from use in the country due to concerns that the company is aiding Russia in collecting and weaponizing sensitive US information.
The US is banning Kaspersky due to concerns about the company's ties to Russia, potential security weaknesses in its products, and the possibility of Russia exploiting these weaknesses.
Beginning on July 20, American businesses and consumers will no longer be able to purchase Kaspersky’s antivirus and other security software. Existing customers will still receive updates until September 29.
The US has banned Kaspersky products from federal government networks due to alleged ties to Russian intelligence, leading to restrictions on the company's activities in the US. The ban is part of increasing scrutiny over companies operated by "foreign adversaries" like Russia and China, with concerns over potential threats to American privacy and security. Threats to Western cybersecurity, especially on critical infrastructure, are increasing, with attacks attributed to groups in Russia, China, and Iran.
