The US has banned Kaspersky antivirus products over national security concerns due to the Russian Government's offensive cyber capabilities and influence over the company.
The Biden administration has banned the use of Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity software in the United States due to concerns about potential interference by the Russian government.
Kaspersky, a Russia-based cybersecurity firm, denies allegations that its activities pose a threat to U.S. national security and plans to explore legal options to continue its operations in response to a ban on the sale of its antivirus products in the United States.
The U.S. Commerce Department has banned Kaspersky Lab Inc. from selling software in the U.S. due to national security concerns related to the Russian government's cyber capabilities and potential influence over the company.