But he added by email that "for most everybody else, the software is fine." government decision "prudent " he had argued for such a step in July. Nicholas Weaver, a computer security researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, called the U.S. "We've had few customers raise concerns, but for those that have, we've offered advice on how to remove Kaspersky from their computers," said Craig VerColen, spokesman for Boston-based software provider LogMeIn, which offers Kaspersky as a complimentary perk to small businesses buying its products.
Some companies sought to tread carefully, addressing questions from customers who asked about it without alarming those that didn't. government action raised the question of whether those users should follow the U.S. It said Thursday that it will continue to get its product to customers "through its website and other prominent retailers." Kaspersky software is used by consumers in both free and paid versions, available both online and in stores. Kaspersky has denied any unethical ties with Russia or any government. The department also noted that Russian law might compel Kaspersky to assist the government in espionage. Department of Homeland Security cited concerns about possible ties between unnamed Kaspersky officials and the Kremlin and Russian intelligence services.
Best Buy and Office Depot said they will no longer sell software made by the Russian company, although one security researcher said most consumers don't need to be alarmed. government banned federal agencies from using Kaspersky Lab software on Wednesday. NEW YORK - Worries rippled through the consumer market for antivirus software after the U.S.
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