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Kaspersky works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Cybersecurity company offering antivirus, internet security, and endpoint protection

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The tester reports that from Syria Kaspersky's VPN works on Android and Windows 11, and its protection works on Windows (not tried on the phone).

Landing pageWorks

Kaspersky's website loaded normally in a mobile browser from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

A new My Kaspersky account was created from Syria. After accepting the terms, the account opened with a free Kaspersky subscription for two devices shown as active.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to My Kaspersky from Syria worked; the account's subscriptions page loaded and accepted the password confirmation.

PaymentFails

The reporter says that after paying for Kaspersky by credit card from inside Syria, the payment was refunded and the account's activation was cancelled.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Kaspersky plan from Syria depends on payment, which the reporter says failed: a credit-card payment from inside Syria was refunded and the activation cancelled.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted the company in March 2026 to request access for Syrian users, and no response has been received.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Kaspersky's general and DPO addresses requesting that service access be enabled for Syrian users, citing the 2025 lifting of US and EU sanctions. No response has been recorded.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Kaspersky in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Kaspersky works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Kaspersky directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.