In June, Washington, citing national security risks, announced the decision. Kaspersky Banning its software from the United States, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The Kremlin uses Russian companies, including Kaspersky Lab, to collect sensitive American information by any means.
In response to the decision A Kaspersky spokesperson described the company as “very competitive” internationally.He described Washington's embargo measures as a move aimed at unfairly gaining a competitive advantage.
The situation escalated further in June when The US government also imposed sanctions on Kaspersky's senior management. From the Director of Business Development to the Director of Operations to the Director of Legal and Corporate Communications, many key people were affected by these actions.
However, Kaspersky has previously stated that it will take legal action against Washington's actions.
Kaspersky Lab will phase out its operations in the United States and lay off its American employees starting July 20, CNN reported on Monday.
On the company website Products can no longer be purchased in the United States.; A message informing the concerned parties of this.
Shopping is not available to US customers.
The new restrictions will come into effect on September 29. these Prohibited Then among other things Download software updatesBeside Reselling products And Licensing Also, this means that US users who currently use Kaspersky products will soon have to find a workaround.
Source: Reuters
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