Leveraging provisions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the Commerce Department seeks to safeguard Americans’ personal data and shield critical infrastructure from potential threats.
Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is a Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider headquartered in Moscow, Russia. It is operated by a holding company in the United Kingdom.
Founded in Moscow in 1997, Kaspersky Lab swiftly became a leading provider of antivirus software. It rivals American giants like McAfee and Symantec.
Despite Kaspersky’s cutting-edge cybersecurity research, the company has faced persistent scrutiny. Most of it concerning its founder, Eugene Kaspersky.
Eugene’s background, including his education at a KGB-sponsored university and employment with a Russian Ministry of Defense institute, has fueled speculation regarding the company’s ties to the Russian government.
The escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations was intensified by the Kremlin’s military invasion of Ukraine.
