The Russian antivirus software was recently banned in the United States due to being identified as a potential threat to national security.Kaspersky, confirmed earlierThe US branch will cease operations at the end of July., and will lay off employees in the US branch.
Previously, according to a ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Kaspersky products were banned from sale in the United States from July 7. For products already sold in the United States, a grace period was provided until 20:9 a.m. on September 29 this year, after which they would no longer be available in the United States.
In a related statement, the U.S. Department of Commerce said that the ban on Kaspersky products was based on a long and in-depth investigation. It believes that the Russian government's cyber attack capabilities may be able to infiltrate U.S. companies through Kaspersky products or launch attacks through consumer computer devices, thus posing a potential national security risk. It believes that such risks must be eliminated through a comprehensive ban.
In a subsequent statement, Kaspersky Lab emphasized that it was not involved in any activities that threatened U.S. national security. It also emphasized that its operations in the United States were entirely legal and that it assisted most businesses and consumers in the United States in preventing cyber threats and attacks.
However, despite emphasizing that it will appeal the decision, Kaspersky appears to have already made plans for the future should it no longer have a US subsidiary. It is unclear whether Kaspersky will continue to fight the case in the US or change its service model.
