Summary: Australia has banned government officials from using cybersecurity software from Kaspersky Lab due to concerns over foreign interference and espionage. The directive mandates that existing software must be removed by April, and any exemptions will be limited to specific national security functions. Kaspersky expressed disappointment over the decision, citing a lack of evidence and due process in the accusation against their products.
Affected: Australian Government Agencies
Keypoints :
- Australia prohibits the use of Kaspersky software to mitigate risks of espionage and sabotage.
- Existing Kaspersky software must be uninstalled by April, with potential limited exemptions for specific functions.
- Kaspersky Labs criticized the decision as politically motivated, lacking technical assessment and evidence.
Source: https://therecord.media/kaspersky-australia-government-ban