FCC says Russia’s Kaspersky Lab is a national security threat
“This decision is not based on any technical assessment of Kaspersky products – that the company continuously advocates for – but instead is being made on political grounds,” Kaspersky
following the announcement. The company noted it was ready to work with the FCC and other US government agencies to address any regulatory concerns.by former President Donald Trump had already banned the federal government from using Kaspersky software. The FCC did not cite Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine for this most recent move.
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