Antivirus Security Software

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.

TechCrunch · 5d

Some Kaspersky customers receive surprise forced-update to new antivirus software

After U.S. ban, Kaspersky's American customers were automatically migrated to UltraAV antivirus, in some cases without the customers' knowledge.

TechSpot · 2d

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

CNET on MSN · 5d

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.

Digital Trends on MSN · 5d

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

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Kaspersky Antivirus Replaced by UltraAV? Here’s Why, and What You Can Do

Some US Kaspersky security users got a big surprise when their protection was suddenly replaced by UltraAV due to a ...

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Microsoft Defender vs. Windows Security: What’s the Difference?

Are Microsoft Defender and Windows Security the same thing or different? This guide examines Microsoft Defender vs. Windows ...

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.

McAfee antivirus review

McAfee has no free antivirus program, but you can try out McAfee+ protection for 30 days for free. Over the last year, McAfee ...

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Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on

Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the ...

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LifeLock Review 2024: Identity Theft Protection Pros & Cons (Norton LifeLock)

Is LifeLock worth it? An in-depth review of LifeLock identity theft protection services (now Norton LifeLock). Explore ...

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6 Ways to Fix the “Game Security Violation Detected” Error for Fortnite and Other Games

Here we tell you how players can fix the widely reported “Game Security Violation Detected” error for Fortnite and other ...

Google Announces New Gmail Security Move For Millions

Google is making Gmail more secure with the introduction of a new security advisor feature that brings enterprise-grade ...

Check Point Software Recognized as a Visionary in Endpoint Security in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading cyber security platform provider of AI-powered, cloud delivered solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Visionary ...

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U.S. customers wake up to find Kaspersky antivirus sneakily replaced with UltraAV — switchover caught many users by surprise

"Following the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce that prohibits Kaspersky from selling or updating certain ...

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