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What will be the primary action taken by US regulatory bodies in response to Kaspersky's software switch by end of 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Issue a fine • 25%
Mandate a software rollback • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements from US regulatory bodies such as the FTC, FCC, or other relevant agencies
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Starting Thursday, Russian Kaspersky Replaces U.S. Antivirus with UltraAV Without Warning
Sep 23, 2024, 07:11 PM
Starting Thursday, Kaspersky antivirus users in the United States have reported that the software was automatically uninstalled and replaced with a different antivirus program, UltraAV, without prior warning or consent. This unexpected change follows the Russian cybersecurity company's decision to shut down its U.S. operations. The move has sparked significant backlash from users who were not informed about the switch. One former Kaspersky customer expressed frustration, stating that software should never be pushed onto someone’s computer without explicit permission.
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Fines imposed • 25%
Operational restrictions • 25%
Both fines and operational restrictions • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Cease all U.S. operations • 25%
File a lawsuit • 25%
Seek a settlement • 25%
Relocate U.S. operations to another country • 25%
Partnership with non-U.S. firms • 25%
Introduction of new products • 25%
Focus on existing markets • 25%
Restructuring of company • 25%
No response • 33%
Public statements supporting the ban • 33%
Public statements opposing the ban • 33%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
US software ban • 25%
Economic conditions • 25%
Operational challenges • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%