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Australia Booting Kaspersky: Cybersecurity Eviction or Just a Russian Hack Attack?
Australia has called a “no Kaspersky” policy, instructing government entities to uninstall Kaspersky products by April 1. This move mirrors global concerns over Russian influence, following similar bans in the US and parts of Europe. Kaspersky’s charm clearly isn’t enough to woo governments worried about cybersecurity risks.
Hot Take:
Looks like Australia is finally hopping on the “Kaspersky is not invited to the party” bandwagon. Better late than never, right? It seems like Kaspersky’s products are being treated like the last slice of pizza at a party—everyone wants a piece, but nobody trusts what’s in it. Stay tuned as Australia starts its antivirus spring cleaning!
Key Points:
- Australia has banned Kaspersky products from government systems.
- Direction 002-2025 mandates removal by April 1.
- No specific security concerns were detailed in the directive.
- The US and several European countries have previously banned Kaspersky.
- Kaspersky has not yet commented on the Australian directive.
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