Late last week, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky began deleting its anti-malware software from PCs in the United States. As a replacement, the company downloaded antivirus software from UltraAV.
If you use Kaspersky antivirus software, you may be aware that the Russian firm was added to the US government’s Entity List early this year, resulting in a restriction on sales and upgrades in the US. As a result, the company informed BleepingComputer in July that it was closing its U.S. operations and laying off its American staff.
Although these developments are not a secret, it cannot be said that everyone was aware of them. Thus, many were taken aback by Kaspersky’s abrupt and poorly justified decision to delete its software automatically.
Customers were notified via email at the beginning of September that the company had partnered with UltraAV to offer security for them even after Kaspersky left the US. However, it was not made apparent in the emails that their computers would be automatically updated to include this ongoing security. The shift was even more of a surprise to those who, for whatever reason, missed the email.
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