Homeland Security in 2017 had cited “risk that the Russian government, whether acting on its own or in collaboration with Kaspersky, could capitalize on access provided by Kaspersky products to compromise federal information and information systems.” She didn’t provide details.įor Friday’s update of the list, the FCC said it relied on findings by the Department of Homeland Security and an executive branch interagency body called the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector. On March 16 Rosenworcel said the agency had completed a review of Russian interests in US communications networks, and shared findings with national security officials. 25 Rosenworcel proposed an inquiry into the vulnerabilities of the internet’s global routing system, in light of cyberthreats stemming from the war. The FCC has been increasing its focus on Russian telecommunications since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The FCC on Friday said the 2017 action persuaded it that “Kaspersky-branded products pose an unacceptable risk to the national security” of the US.

The US government in 2017 banned use of Kaspersky software in federal information systems, citing concerns about the Moscow-based security firm’s links to the Russian government and espionage efforts.Ī White House official in 2017 said having Kaspersky software on US networks presented “an unacceptable risk” mainly because Russian law requires the company to collaborate with its main spy agency, the FSB.

The company didn’t immediately respond to a telephone call or e-mails.

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