The Kremlin slammed Washington’s decision to ban sales of Kaspersky antivirus software in the U.S., calling it a bid to stifle competition and protect American tech giants. 🌐⚡ The Biden administration announced the ban Thursday, claiming the Russia-based company’s ties to the Kremlin could \"weaponize personal data\" of Americans — a claim Kaspersky denies. 🚫💻
Why it matters: This move highlights growing global tech tensions, with Russia accusing the U.S. of playing favorites. Kaspersky, a major cybersecurity player, now faces legal battles to keep operating stateside. ⚖️💼
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo doubled down, saying Russia has \"the intent to exploit\" companies like Kaspersky. But Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov fired back, labeling the ban as \"unfair competition\" and praising Kaspersky’s global competitiveness. 🗣️🔥
Kaspersky insists it’s a \"privately managed\" firm with no government links, arguing the ban lacks proof of security risks. The company vows to fight the decision in court. 🛠️📉
Tech watchers say this could ripple across global markets, raising questions about digital trust and trade barriers. 🔍🌍
