Reported 11 months ago
On June 21, 2024, the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a ban on the sale of products from Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab in the US, citing potential national security threats. While current US users of Kaspersky products won't face legal issues, the ban may prevent future updates, prompting a switch to alternative cybersecurity solutions. The BIS provided a grace period until September 29, 2024, for users to transition away from Kaspersky products in the US. The decision was informed by concerns over Russia's cyber capabilities potentially utilizing Kaspersky to infiltrate US entities, prompting a comprehensive ban. Past measures against Kaspersky were influenced by the 2017 ban on federal agencies using their products and recent events such as Russia's 2022 attack on Ukraine, which raised further national security concerns. Kaspersky Lab maintains it has not engaged in activities threatening US security and operates lawfully, assisting US entities in countering cyber threats. For more, visit Mashdigi.com: Switzerland's nonprofit Proton transitions to provide iOS devices with encrypted photo backup services, Samsung's 3nm process faces power and heat issues, Galaxy S25 series may feature Qualcomm processors in most markets, and Taiwanese restaurants, still recovering from the April earthquake, can boost tourism appeal with 'activity + dining' experiences according to iCHEF.
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