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What will be the impact on Kaspersky's market share due to UltraAV replacement by September 30, 2025?
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Kaspersky Automatically Replaces US Anti-Virus with UltraAV Without User Consent
Sep 23, 2024, 05:17 PM
Kaspersky has uninstalled its anti-virus software from computers across the United States and replaced it with UltraAV antivirus without warning. Users have expressed concerns over the sudden change, citing risks associated with giving root-level access to Kaspersky. The software was automatically uninstalled and users were migrated to UltraAV, giving Kaspersky total control over their machines. The move has been criticized for lacking user consent and proper notification, raising questions about trust and security practices. The issue was first reported by Sayan Sen.
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