In Romanian public institutions, it will be forbidden to use or buy anti-virus products and services from companies with Russian roots or that are under their control.
At least, this is the suggestion made by the government.
What’s going on with Kaspersky antivirus is as follows.
Therefore, under the proposed law, which is likely to be passed this week, Russia might use this software to launch a cyberattack in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
The Russian businesses Kaspersky and Group-IB are used as examples in the explanatory memorandum.
Kaspersky antivirus will be banned in Romania
Because there is a chance that Russia could utilize Kaspersky Lab’s software in a cyberattack, an increasing number of EU Member States have actually issued recommendations or binding legislation mandating their own authorities and public institutions to switch antivirus solutions if they use it.
The risk may be higher for businesses in the vital infrastructure sector, according to the German body BSI (Federal Office for Information Security).
According to the BSI, switching to software from other companies would be preferable for all German businesses employing Kaspersky’s antivirus or other software solutions.
The risk may be higher for businesses in the vital infrastructure sector, according to the German body BSI (Federal Office for Information Security).
According to the BSI, switching to software from other companies would be preferable for all German businesses employing Kaspersky’s antivirus or other software solutions.
Hotnews reports that the Bucharest City Hall issued a tender for the acquisition of antivirus software from Kaspersky Endpoint Security For Business- Select for 1,200 machines, including one year of maintenance.
According to the Mayor’s Office Press Office, Kaspersky antivirus has been used by City Hall since 2012.
The items, IT solutions, and businesses that will be prohibited are listed HERE.
Every six months, a nominal list will be updated.
Purchase, installation, and use of illegal goods and services, as well as failing to remove or disconnect illegal goods and services, are all deemed violations of the law and subject to fines between RON 50,000 and RON 200,000.
