What the Tech: Why the U.S. has banned Kaspersky anti-virus software

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What the Tech: Why the U.S. has banned Kaspersky anti-virus software
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The U.S. government has banned the sale of Kaspersky anti-virus software due to concerns about the company’s potential ties to the Russian government. This move comes amid fears that Kaspersky could be compelled by Russian authorities to share sensitive information or even install malware on American computers.

Anti-virus software has deep access to a computer’s files and can potentially be exploited to install malware or keyloggers. This level of access, in the hands of a company with potential ties to a foreign government, poses a significant security risk. Senator Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee released the following statement following the approval of the ban:

If you’re using Kaspersky, it’s recommended to uninstall it and switch to a different anti-virus program. You can check for Kaspersky in your computer’s settings under “Apps.” For a more thorough removal, consider using a program like Revo Uninstaller, which can scan for and delete hidden files that Kaspersky might have installed.

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