Kaspersky’s Great Disappearing Act: A Global Drop in Users Amid US Ban
Kaspersky’s popularity has taken a nosedive, with global organizations ditching it faster than a bad date. The US ban has rippled worldwide, even affecting countries without outright bans. While Kaspersky denies Kremlin ties, it’s waving goodbye to its US business. The fall of Kaspersky’s use is a cybersecurity soap opera!
Hot Take:
Looks like Kaspersky’s popularity is plummeting faster than a lead balloon in a helium factory. Turns out, when Uncle Sam gives you the boot, it’s not just the Americans who start to ghost you; it’s a global ghosting phenomenon. Who knew geopolitical drama could be the ultimate antivirus?
Key Points:
- Bitsight recorded a drastic drop in organizations using Kaspersky, from 22,000 to 8,000.
- Over seven million unique IP addresses were recorded in April, dropping to two million by November.
- Countries not banning Kaspersky saw a usage drop faster than the US.
- The US ban on Kaspersky began on June 20, 2024, due to security concerns.
- Kaspersky plans to contest the ban but is winding down US operations.
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