Kaspersky Internet Security controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
U.S. sales and service prohibition
The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed a broader prohibition on Kaspersky's provision of antivirus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States and to U.S. persons. The measure followed continuing national-security concerns and significantly affected the availability of Kaspersky Internet Security in that market.
2017
U.S. federal agencies ordered to remove Kaspersky products
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued Binding Operational Directive 17-01 requiring federal civilian agencies to identify and remove Kaspersky-branded products. The stated concern was that the company's Russian ownership, relationships, and access to sensitive systems could create risks of Russian government influence or exploitation.