Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the U.S. bans its software

Kaspersky denies being a security threat after U.S. Commerce Department banned its software, claiming no impact on U.S. sales. Government decision based on geopolitics not risk verification.

Commerce Department accuses Kaspersky of being a risk due to Russian connections, citing potential exploitation to expose U.S. citizens' data to Russian government. Threat not based on software effectiveness.

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