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DHS Orders Federal Government To Stop Using Kaspersky Software

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

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The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday ordered all federal agencies to stop using Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab’s software products over concerns surrounding the company’s ties to potential Kremlin cyberespionage activities.Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke issued the directive, which allows agencies 30 days to identify any potential use of Kaspersky software on their networks, and then over the next 90 days develop a plan to remove any remaining trace of the company’s products from federal systems.“This…

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