https://www.protectivesecurity.gov.au/system/files/2025-02/PSPF-Direction-002-2025.pdf
The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems, citing an “unacceptable security risk” due to potential foreign interference, espionage, and sabotage.
The decision, made by the Department of Home Affairs, requires all non-corporate Commonwealth entities to identify, remove, and prevent the future installation of Kaspersky products.
While an exemption exists for national security or regulatory purposes, the ban signals a strong policy stance against the use of Kaspersky software.
Kaspersky has refuted the allegations, claiming the ban is politically motivated and lacks technical justification. The company argues that the decision was made without due process or engagement, highlighting the growing trend of Western governments restricting the use of Kaspersky products due to national security concerns.