Canada on Monday announced a ban on the use of apps from Tencent and Kaspersky on government mobile devices, citing an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.”
“The Government of Canada is committed to keeping government information and networks secure,” the Canadian government said. “We regularly monitor potential threats and take immediate action to address risks.”
To that end, Tencent’s WeChat and Kaspersky’s suite of applications have been removed from government-issued mobile devices effective October 30, 2023. Going forward, users of these devices will be blocked from downloading the apps.
Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, stated in a statement that “we are taking a risk-based approach to cyber security by removing access read more Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky Apps On Government Devices.
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