McAfee: Another one of the longest living antivirus companies out there (actually, it was the first).

Trusted by millions, the company offers many solutions to protect your computers and network from viruses and other nasties you’d much prefer to avoid.

Norton: The company is one of the longest living antivirus companies out there (thus far).

Thankfully, there are plenty of options to pick from. However, it may be wise to replace it with something else (if you haven’t already) just to be sure. That being said, there doesn’t seem to be any hard evidence of the software being a threat of any kind (yet). It is simply advised that users switch to something that doesn’t post such a risk. It does not, however, require consumers to do the same. It also places a number of other restrictions on the company. The FCC’s blacklisting prevents federal departments/agencies from making use of the company’s software. There have been past concerns surrounding Kaspersky and possible ties the company may have to the Russian government. So, it would be wise to choose a solution that you can trust.

Clearly, these programs are one of our main lines of defense against malware, adware, and other forms of vulnerabilities and intrusion. It is no surprise that an antivirus solution like this could end up blacklisted. Now, Kaspersky (by AO Kaspersky Labs), a (normally) popular Russian antivirus solution has found its way into the mix. You are typically advised against using such products and services on both the personal and professional levels. As Russia’s war against Ukraine presses on, products and services from the country continue to become blacklisted in concerns over national security.

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