Cybersecurity Giant, Kaspersky to Close U.S. Operations and Lay Off Staff Following U.S. Government Ban.
Kaspersky, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry, has made the difficult decision to exit the U.S. market and undergo significant layoffs in response to a sweeping government order. This directive, issued by the U.S. Commerce Department, prohibits the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus software to American consumers, effective July 20. The rationale behind this move revolves around concerns regarding the potential exploitation of Kaspersky’s ties to Russia for cyber espionage activities, which could compromise U.S. national security.