{"id":500,"date":"2022-05-23T20:27:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T20:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/?p=500"},"modified":"2022-05-27T13:30:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:30:23","slug":"kaspersky-antivirus-used-by-millions-is-a-national-security-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/kaspersky-antivirus-used-by-millions-is-a-national-security-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaspersky Antivirus Used by Millions Is a National Security Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Russia\u2019s Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity firm has been dubbed a national security threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC placed Kaspersky on a list of banned entities to ensure it would not continue to be downloaded or used by Americans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said, \u201cLast year, for the first time, the FCC published a list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to national security, and we have been working closely with our national security partners to review and update this list. Today\u2019s action is the latest in the FCC\u2019s ongoing efforts, as part of the greater whole-of-government approach, to strengthen America\u2019s communications networks against national security threats.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act requires the FCC to publish and update a list of communication equipment and services that pose an \u201cunacceptable\u201d risk. United States citizens are at the forefront of security and safety guidelines for the FCC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaspersky is an antivirus and cybersecurity firm with corporate headquarters located in Moscow. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/about\/press-releases\/2022_kaspersky-statement-on-the-fcc-public-notice\">statement<\/a>, Kaspersky claimed the FCC\u2019s movement (a continuation of an action started in 2017 under President Trump) is based on unsubstantiated allegations and made on political grounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKaspersky provides industry-leading products and services to customers around the world to protect them from all types of cyberthreats,\u201d the company stated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the business insists that it does not have any ties with national governments, Russia included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you looking for a recommendation for an antivirus software? Contact the PC experts at CPS today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1994, <a href=\"https:\/\/cpsmi.com\/\">Creative Programs and Systems<\/a> provides professional results for all computer needs. We design, create, and code an array of custom software programs and websites; offer top-notch digital marketing services including enhanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and paid advertising; repair and provide support for computers of both residential and professional nature; build custom systems and servers, and offer secure data backups. Need assistance or want to learn more? 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