Best Buy has stopped selling Kaspersky Lab's antivirus security software, and the retail giant's Geek Squad team is ready to assist existing customers with free migrations to alternative security platforms over the next 45 days. The free offer includes existing Kaspersky subscriptions purchased from Best Buy.Best Buy's decision is a potential financial and perception blow for Kaspersky, which has been building an MSP channel in recent years. The U.S. government alleges that Kaspersky Lab has ties to Russia's government. The software company has repeatedly denied the claims, and has also offered to show U.S. officials the security company's source code.Although Best Buy has not conducted its own investigation, the retailer "felt there were too many unanswered questions and so has decided to discontinue selling the products," according to The Star Tribune.Kaspersky Lab offered this statement about Best Buy's decision:
"Kaspersky Lab and Best Buy have suspended their relationship at this time; however, the relationship may be re-evaluated in the future. Kaspersky Lab has enjoyed an almost decade-ling partnership with Best Buy and its customer base, and the company will continue to offer its industry-leading cybersecurity solutions to consumers through its website and other retailers."
