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
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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 deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning
Kaspersky deleted its anti-malware software from computers across the United States and replaced it with UltraAV's antivirus solution without warning.
US Kaspersky customers report replacement antivirus forcibly installed following ban
Kaspersky customer handover to UltraAV has not started well, as customers found the switch was made automatically.
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.
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