#1026 - What to Do About Kaspersky Antivirus
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Don't know how you feel about Kaspersky products. When I talked about them some time ago I got a mix of strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
In the U.S., at least, your opinion doesn't really matter any more. The government will ban Kaspersky products as of the end of September. And it's not just government use that's banned, it's all of us. No sales, and no updates.
Love 'em or hate 'em, you'll probably want to stop using 'em.
What to Do About Kaspersky Antivirus
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What to Do About Kaspersky Antivirus
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