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The U.S. placed internet-security provider AO Kaspersky Lab on a list of companies deemed a threat to national security, for the first time adding a Russian entity to a list dominated by Chinese telecommunications firms.
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday also added China Telecom (Americas) Corp, and China Mobile International USA Inc. to the list.
Once a company is on the list, federal subsidies can`t be used to purchase its equipment or services.
The action is part of the FCC`s efforts to "strengthen America`s communications networks against national security threats, Jessica Rosenworcel, the agency`s chairwoman, said in a news release. She earlier warned of possible cyber attacks following Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.
Kaspersky is a well known provider of anti-virus software, and has conducted investigations into a range of nation-state hacking incidents. It calls itself the world`s largest privately-owned cybersecurity company on its website. It says it protects more than 400 million users and 240,000 companies.
The company in a statement said it was "disappointed with the FCC`s action, calling it "a response to the geopolitical climate rather than a comprehensive evaluation of the integrity of Kaspersky`s products and services.
"Kaspersky will continue to assure its partners and customers on the quality and integrity of its products, the company said.
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