Kaspersky’s American Exit: Cybersecurity Giant Pulls the Plug After U.S. Ban
Kaspersky Lab is closing its U.S. business and laying off workers after a U.S. ban on its software.
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Key Points:
- Kaspersky Lab is closing its U.S. business and laying off its U.S.-based workers.
- The shutdown follows a U.S. Commerce Department ban on the sale of Kaspersky software starting July 20.
- Kaspersky has been operating in the U.S. since 2005.
- The company initially planned to challenge the ban in court but has decided to comply.
- Operations will “gradually wind down” as a result of the new ban.
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