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Kaspersky Kicked Out: U.S. Operations Shuttered Amid Sanctions
Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab will shut down its U.S. operations starting July 20, following sanctions and national security concerns.
Hot Take:
Kaspersky Lab is doing the digital “peace out” dance in the USA, leaving less than 50 employees and a lot of antivirus updates orphaned. Raise your hand if you saw this coming!
Key Points:
- Kaspersky Lab is shutting down its U.S. operations starting July 20, 2024.
- U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 12 Kaspersky executives, freezing their U.S. assets.
- Department of Commerce banned Kaspersky from selling software and delivering updates.
- Less than 50 U.S.-based employees will be affected by the layoffs.
- The shutdown follows determinations that Kaspersky presents a national security risk.
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