Kaspersky Proposes Independent Review After US Ban on Software
The Russian cybersecurity firm offers transparency measures to counter US claims of national security risks and alleged Kremlin ties.
- Kaspersky suggests a third-party assessment to validate its software's integrity and disprove alleged Kremlin connections.
- The US government banned Kaspersky products, citing national security concerns and potential backdoors for Russian access.
- Kaspersky will cease US operations, providing six months of free updates to existing customers as a parting gesture.
- The company criticizes the ban as politically motivated and insists on its independence from any government influence.
- After September 29, Kaspersky will stop antivirus updates in compliance with US regulations.