Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Flagged As Risk To National Security

Apr 6, 2022 · 2m 32s
Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Flagged As Risk To National Security
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has deemed all products and services from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky an unacceptable risk to national security. The move comes in an effort to...

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has deemed all products and services from the Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky an unacceptable risk to national security.
The move comes in an effort to uphold 2019's Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, which requires the agency to publish a list that details any communications equipment or services which may present a risk to national security.
The company's inclusion on the list means it is banned from receiving support from the FCC's Universal Service Fund.
Reuters reports that the $8 billion funds is used to maintain communications services in rural areas and for low-income users and facilities.
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