"Biden Administration Takes Action to Block Russian-Made Software Over National Security Concerns"

The Biden administration is preparing to issue an order preventing US companies and citizens from using software made by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab over national security concerns, using Commerce Department authorities to prohibit certain products and services in the US. This move, if finalized, would be unprecedented and aims to mitigate risks to critical US infrastructure, with officials alleging that the Russian government could force Kaspersky Lab to hand over data or use its software for hacking or surveillance. The pending action signals a new era in which the Commerce Department will be more willing to intervene in the name of protecting national security, while Kaspersky Lab denies any unethical ties or affiliations with the Russian government.