- Kaspersky has launched a new line of Linux-based antivirus programs
- A sales ban in the US has not stopped the company from continuing
- Kaspersky continues to expand and operate in other markets
Despite the ongoing ban on product sales in the US, antivirus software maker Kaspersky Lab has launched a new series of antivirus packages for Linux.
The Moscow-based security company faced increasing criticism from the US government ahead of the permanent ban in June 2024, but continues to offer antivirus software in other markets.
That’s why Counter statisticsIn October 2025, Linux took 1.38% of the global operating system market share, a slight lead compared to Kaspersky’s losses due to its exit from the entire US market.
New Kaspersky antivirus for Linux
The upper deck is available in three variants. The standard plan includes Kaspersky’s flagship antivirus plus a firewall, performance optimizer and disk cleaner, plus online payment protection.
The Plus plan offers additional features beyond the standard plan, including a password manager, data breach monitoring, crypto threat protection, and hard drive health monitoring.
The premium plan includes all the basic features, with 24/7 remote IT support, identity protection in the form of encrypted digital document storage, Wi-Fi monitoring and parental controls from Kaspersky Safe Kids.
All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, with the only caveat being that Linux versions of Kaspersky Antivirus are not GDPR compliant.
The standard subscription has an introductory price of $38.99, with a renewal price of $59.99. For the Plus plan, it costs $51.99, then a $79.99 renewal, and the Premium plan starts at $53.99 and increases to $89.99 after the first year.
Kaspersky Linux Antivirus supports 64-bit Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 24.04, ALT Linux 10, Uncom 2.3.5, and RED OS 7. The recommended system specifications make it perfect for both old and new systems, as the software includes a 1.86 GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2 GB of RAM, 1 GB, 4 GB of free disk space, and 4 GB of free space.
Please note that the sale of Kaspersky software is prohibited in the United States, and its use on government entities is also prohibited in Canada, the EU, Australia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, and the United Kingdom.
The German and Italian governments have also warned against the use of Kaspersky software in critical infrastructure and public institutions.
