Kaspersky has said it strongly denies the accusations along with alleged links to Russian intelligence services. However, sanctions experts with the Treasury Department have raised concerns over the size and scope of the punishment being considered for Kaspersky, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The National Security Council has pressed the Treasury Department to ready sanctions against Kaspersky amid longstanding allegations that the Russian government could exploit Kaspersky’s technology to install malicious software on the networks of its customers. Solution providers tell CRN that Kaspersky is planning to conduct an all-hands meeting or town hall meeting earlier next week to discuss the matter.
I don’t want to get canceled,’” said the CEO. ‘Hey, if it’s got a Russian stamp on it, let’s get it out. Find something else.’ I mean, it’s no different-or I guess it’s a little different-to people pouring out Russian vodka. “The board of directors are saying, ‘We are not going to use this anymore. The CEO said he’s seeing customers starting to drop Kaspersky cybersecurity products and look to implement competitor solutions due to fear.
“People don’t know if this is just some kind of geopolitical BS? Or is there really something there? They’re thinking, ‘Well, if I’ve chosen Kaspersky, is my boss going to fire me if something happens?’ Just the optics right now, it’s troubling.” “Customers that are coming up for renewal are obviously looking elsewhere-they’re scared,” said one solution provider CEO who partners with Kaspersky and declined to be identified. government eyes potential sanctions against the Moscow-based cybersecurity firm, with U.S.-based Kaspersky clients looking to replace the vendors security products, according to Kaspersky channel partners. Kaspersky customers are “scared” as the U.S.
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