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U.S. Bans Kaspersky Software, Citing National Security Risks

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​The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Thursday announced a “first of its kind” ban that prohibits Kaspersky Lab’s U.S. subsidiary from directly or indirectly offering its security software in the country.
The blockade also extends to the cybersecurity company’s affiliates, subsidiaries and parent companies, the department said, adding the action is based on The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on Thursday announced a “first of its kind” ban that prohibits Kaspersky Lab’s U.S. subsidiary from directly or indirectly offering its security software in the country.
The blockade also extends to the cybersecurity company’s affiliates, subsidiaries and parent companies, the department said, adding the action is based on  The Hacker News

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