Security News > 2024 > July > Kaspersky gives US customers six months of free updates as a parting gift

Embattled Russian infosec shop Kaspersky is giving US customers six months of security updates for free as a parting gift as Uncle Sam kicks the antivirus maker out of the American market.

In a farewell note to US users, the soon-to-be-banned biz thanked its customers for "Choosing and trusting Kaspersky throughout the years."

Kaspersky is referring to a US Commerce Department rule, announced last month, that will prohibit the business from selling software in the US to new customers beginning July 20, and also prevent it from distributing software updates and malware signatures to existing Stateside users after September 29.

Kaspersky has disputed these allegations but on Monday announced that it will close its American operations and cut US-based jobs to comply with the July deadline.

"With Kaspersky leaving the US, we'd like to pay you back with the least we can: gifting you a selection of our security solutions for free for six months," the goodbye letter, which shows a picture of a green bear holding a heart balloon and carries a "Stay safe" sign while a tear falls from its eye.

Kaspersky did not respond to The Register's questions about which products and services would be offered to American customers for free.

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