# Some Americans Continue Using Kaspersky Antivirus Despite U.S. Government Ban! đź”’ **URL:** \ **Category:** News & Articles\ **Tags:** hacking, privacy\ **Created:** [October 18, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/some-americans-continue-using-kaspersky-antivirus-despite-u-s-government-ban/293959 "2024-10-18T22:51:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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**Summary:** 1. **Forced Software Transition** In late September, **Kaspersky** uninstalled its antivirus and replaced it with **UltraAV** on about **one million** American computers without user consent, following a U.S. government ban on its software. 2. **Surprise and Discontent** Many users expressed shock and dissatisfaction at the lack of notification regarding the software change, reflecting concerns over consumer rights. 3. **Circumventing the Ban** Despite the ban, some Americans have found ways to continue using **Kaspersky** , motivated by skepticism about the ban’s justification, prior payments for the software, or a preference for Kaspersky’s features over competitors. 4. **Diverse User Motivations** Conversations on platforms like **Reddit** reveal a range of motivations for sticking with Kaspersky, highlighting ongoing loyalty among certain customers. 5. **Implications for Cybersecurity** This situation raises questions about user autonomy, software regulation, and the ongoing relevance of Kaspersky in the U.S. cybersecurity landscape. **Read more at:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/15/some-americans-are-still-using-kasperskys-antivirus-despite-u-s-government-ban/)