US Prepares to Ban Kaspersky Software

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced a ban on Kaspersky Lab's operations in the United States, citing national security risks. This unprecedented move restricts Kaspersky's ability to sell or offer its security software in the U.S., effective from July 20. The decision stems from concerns that the Russian government could influence or direct Kaspersky's operations, potentially allowing access to sensitive U.S. data and posing threats to national security, including risks of data theft, espionage, and system malfunctions.

Kaspersky, headquartered in Moscow and serving millions globally, has long been scrutinized by the U.S. government due to its ties to Russia. Past incidents include a 2017 ban on federal use of Kaspersky products after allegations that Russian hackers accessed U.S. classified tools via Kaspersky software. The recent ban also places Kaspersky on the Entity List for collaborating with Russian military and intelligence services. Kaspersky has criticized the decision, arguing it overlooks their transparency measures and cooperation efforts in global cybersecurity.

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