Kaspersky is no longer authorized to offer and sell its cybersecurity products and services in the United States. Individuals and businesses may continue to use existing Kaspersky products, but at their own risk, as determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The US Commerce Department is banning Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky from offering its products and services in the country. The sales ban also applies to subsidiaries. This measure is the result of a long and in-depth investigation which revealed that the company’s continued activities in the United States represented a risk to national security, said the Commerce Department, which refers to the “offensive cyber capability » of the Russian government to influence or direct the activities of Kaspersky. Individuals and businesses who continue to use existing Kaspersky products and services will not be subject to legal sanctions, but will assume all associated cybersecurity risks themselves.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to a whole-of-government approach to protecting our national security and gaining an advantage over our adversaries. Russia has proven time and time again that it has the capacity and intent to exploit Russian companies like Kaspersky Lab to collect sensitive information and use it as a weapon, and we will continue to use every means at our disposal to protect the national security of the United States and the American people,” Commerce Secretary said. Gina Raimondo.
In a statement, Kaspersky said the Commerce Department made its decision based on the current geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns, not based on a “full integrity assessment.” [de ses] products and services.” The company says it is not involved in activities that threaten the national security of the United States. On the contrary, it explains having made an important contribution to the cybersecurity of the United States thanks to its security alerts and its protection solutions. Kaspersky also indicates that it has warned a large number of actors about threats targeting the interests of the United States and its allies. Kaspersky intends to use all legally available means to maintain its operations in the United States.
