Kaspersky Labs, the prominent Russian antivirus giant, has announced its departure from the US market following a ban on its software by the Biden administration.

In a statement to BBC News, Kaspersky described the move as a "sad and difficult decision," attributing it to the untenable business environment in the US.

This decision follows Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's declaration last month that the firm's ties to Moscow posed a significant risk to US infrastructure and services.

Kaspersky, which had maintained operations in the US for over two decades, has vehemently denied the allegations.

As part of this process, Kaspersky's US website has ceased selling its antivirus and cybersecurity tools, with a notice indicating that purchases are no longer available for US customers.

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