A Russian tech firm, faced with enforced prohibition due to new U.S. sanctions, offers six months of free security software to their U.S. clients, in what can be viewed as a parting gift. The offering includes a software that usually costs $20 per month, free for half a year.
This firm has been placed on the United States Entity List, symbolizing potential risks to national security. This ban restricts the company from executing business exchanges with American entities without specific governmental authorization.
Starting July 20, 2024, distribution of the company’s software in the U.S. will be prohibited. From September 29 onwards, the firm will cease to receive any software updates. It is noteworthy that from September 29, the auto-update feature will also be discontinued, urging users to manually update their software.
The firm has left no stone unturned to ensure client security. They recommend routine data backups and safe browsing norms.
Russian firm’s farewell gift amid sanctions
They have implemented anti-virus software and firewalls to diminish the risk of malware attacks. Account security is underlined with the practice of strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
With this firm exiting the market, U.S. consumers need to seek other solutions to meet their security needs. They should prioritize functions, reliability, and customer support while choosing software. It is also essential to consider that the software guarantees regular updates, keeping in step with the ever-evolving cyber-threats.
A noteworthy development has emerged that personal data of several Trello users may have been leaked online, heralding a potential security threat. Allegedly, this leak includes information such as email addresses and Trello user activity logs. While this puts users in the path of phishing attempts and identity theft, the cause of the leak is currently under investigation.
