Kaspersky antivirus software uninstalls itself, installs different company's cybersecurity program
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uninstalled its popular antivirus software from U.S. users' computers, automatically replacing it with a completely different program from completely different company UltraAV. Kaspersky customers are not happy.
Kaspersky Antivirus Software Is Automatically Transitioning to UltraAV
In a statement to CNET, Kaspersky says that it partnered with UltraAV, a company owned by Pango Group, a holding company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, to keep US-based custo
Some Kaspersky customers receive surprise forced-update to new antivirus software
Customers of Kaspersky antivirus in the United States found out in the last few days that their cybersecurity software was automatically replaced with a new one called UltraAV, according to several customers who posted on social media.
Kaspersky customers in the US complain about receiving unsolicited security software replacement
Kaspersky is handing the computer security of US customers to UltraAV, an "alternative" product with unknown anti-malware capabilities. The move comes after US authorities banned its
Kaspersky Antivirus Software Automatically Transitions to UltraAV for US Subscribers
The Russian cybersecurity company says it's been notifying users of the change and is aiming for a smooth transition of software.
Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC
After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Kaspersky defends force-replacing its security software without users’ explicit consent
That lack of user interaction — or request for consent — is what confused and concerned some former Kaspersky customers.
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Kaspersky Replaced Security Solution in US with UltraAV on Users’ PCs without Notification
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