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Google officially kicks Kaspersky antivirus software app off the Play Store

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Kaspersky antivirus no longer available for Android users
The official Android app for Kaspersky antivirus software have been removed from the Google Play app store in the latest blow for the company.
BleepingComputer notes the move appears to have happened over the weekend, with Kaspersky’s developer accounts also disabled and removed following a recent ban by the US government.
“The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security recently announced a variety of restrictions on Kaspersky. As a result, we have removed Kaspersky’s apps from Google Play”, a Google spokesperson said.Kaspersky Android app removed
In a post on its official forums, Kaspersky said it was aware of the issue, and was investigating why its software is no longer available on Google’s app store.

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