Summary: Australia has banned the installation of Kaspersky security software for government entities due to national security concerns linked to foreign interference and data security risks. This decision aligns with similar actions taken by the U.S. government against the Russian company. Entities may apply for temporary exemptions under specific conditions.
Affected: Australian Government entities
Keypoints :
- National security threat analysis deemed Kaspersky products as posing unacceptable risks to Australian government’s networks.
- Entities are required to remove existing Kaspersky software by April 1, 2025, with possible exemptions for legitimate business reasons.
- Exemptions must be time-limited and focused on compliance and law enforcement requirements.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/australia-bans-kaspersky-software-over.html