![]() ![]() Kaspersky said the company was happy to have an opportunity to provide information to show that the allegations are unfounded. The directive provides Kaspersky an opportunity to respond or mitigate the department’s concerns. “The risk that the Russian government - whether acting on its own or in collaboration with Kaspersky - could capitalize on access provided by Kaspersky products (in order) to compromise federal information and information systems directly implicates U.S. It said the department also is concerned about Russian laws that would permit Russian spy agencies to compel Kaspersky to provide assistance or intercept communications transiting Russian networks. “The department is concerned about the ties between certain Kaspersky officials and Russian intelligence and other government agencies,” the directive said. ![]() The software must be removed from all information systems within 90 days. The directive gives agencies 30 days to determine whether they are using any Kaspersky products. federal agencies and departments to stop using products or services supplied directly or indirectly by the Russian-owned and operated company. ![]()
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