In a surprising turn of events, Kaspersky users in the United States find themselves puzzled as their app mysteriously transforms into UltraAV without prior notification, leaving them unable to uninstall it.
TechCrunch reached out to Kaspersky’s spokesperson for confirmation, receiving acknowledgment that users in the US were indeed informed of the switch to UltraAV via email. However, some users who did not provide their email to Kaspersky were only notified through an in-app message.
The rationale behind the method of uninstalling Kaspersky and installing UltraAV automatically without user consent was to prevent any gaps in antivirus protection, as explained by Kaspersky. TechCrunch noted that if Kaspersky is removed, Windows users still have Microsoft Defender to automatically kick in if other antivirus software is uninstalled.
Former NSA cybersecurity director, Rob Joyce, warned that this incident highlights the immense power Kaspersky holds over users’ devices, posing a significant risk.
The decision to grant root-level access to Kaspersky proved to be a substantial risk, with users being migrated to a different product without their knowledge, showcasing Kaspersky’s complete control over their devices. #itsabouttrust
Source: TechCrunch
TLDR: Kaspersky users in the US were surprised as their app automatically switched to UltraAV without notification, showcasing the immense control Kaspersky holds over their devices. Former NSA director Rob Joyce emphasized the risk associated with granting root-level access to Kaspersky.
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