Kaspersky subscribers knew the September 29 ban was looming, but they weren’t expecting their software to vanish ahead of time. Late last week, Kaspersky took action by quietly deleting its antivirus program from users’ devices and replacing it with UltraAV, sparking panic and confusion among its paid subscribers.
While the transition to UltraAV had been announced earlier via email, Kaspersky didn’t disclose the unexpected method of replacement through a software update starting September 19. Many users mistook the change for a malware attack, with additional frustration arising from unsuccessful attempts to uninstall UltraAV. Kaspersky addressed the situation on its forums, confirming the swap and providing details through UltraAV’s transition page.
BleepingComputer’s report highlights that the switch extended to the installation of UltraVPN for users with KasperskyVPN subscriptions. If you’re still relying on Kaspersky, consider taking control of your antivirus protection by uninstalling the software yourself and selecting a trusted alternative from the many options available.