Overview

• Kaspersky will start shutting down its US operations on July 20, affecting fewer than 50 employees.
• The Commerce Department banned Kaspersky's software sales and updates over alleged ties to the Russian government.
• Existing US customers will lose access to software updates after September 29.
• Kaspersky denies posing a security threat and criticizes the ban as based on 'theoretical concerns.'
• The company plans to focus on other markets, including South America and Asia.