Summary: The Australian government has prohibited the use of Kaspersky Lab products and services on its systems, citing significant security risks such as foreign interference and espionage. This decision aligns with similar actions taken by other Western nations due to national security concerns. Kaspersky Lab has disputed these claims, suggesting the ban is politically motivated rather than based on evidence.
Affected: Australian Government entities
Keypoints :
- All government entities must remove Kaspersky products and prevent future installations.
- Compliance with these directives must be reported to the Department of Home Affairs.
- Kaspersky has denied the allegations, claiming the ban is politically driven without technical justification.
- This action follows similar bans by the U.S., Germany, and Canada due to security threats.
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