US bans Kaspersky antivirus software for alleged Russian links

The US has announced plans to ban the sale of antivirus software made by Russian firm Kaspersky due to its alleged links to the Kremlin.
Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure and services, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday.
She said that the US was compelled to take action due to Russia's "capacity and... intent to collect and weaponise the personal information of Americans".