Kaspersky is banned in the US

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Kaspersky is banned in the US

It's Official: US Bans Kaspersky Antivirus Software.

Although the ban blocks Kaspersky from selling in the US, consumers and businesses in the country can still use the company's antivirus products without facing penalties.

Kaspersky, a popular Russian antivirus software provider, has finally been banned in the US. After years of speculation, investigation, and downright controversy about the company, the Biden administration finally put through the bill to ban the sale of Kaspersky.

The ban, which also extends to security updates being provided on the platform, will take full effect from September 29, when updates will no longer be available to current users of the software.

If you still use Kaspersky products on your PC, don't worry about being punished. "Individuals and businesses that continue to use existing Kaspersky products and services will not face legal penalties under the Final Determination," the Commerce Department said. 

"However, any individual or business that continues to use Kaspersky products and services assumes all the cybersecurity and associated risks of doing so."

Kaspersky is also signalling it'll challenge the ban in court. “The company intends to pursue all legally available options to preserve its current operations and relationships".