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[Discuss] Kaspersky KVRT



On Mon, 3 Jun 2024 20:46:44 -0400
Rich Pieri <Richard.Pieri at gmail.com> wrote:

> Announced today on Bleeping Computer.
> Anyone here try it out, yet?
> 
> https://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/free-virus-removal-tool

Welp, this is an answer of sorts:
https://www.reuters.com/technology/biden-ban-us-sales-kaspersky-software-over-ties-russia-source-says-2024-06-20/

"WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Thursday
announced plans to bar the sale of antivirus software made by Russia's
Kaspersky Lab in the United States, citing the firm's large U.S.
customers, including critical infrastructure providers and state and
local governments."

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