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Kaspersky is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Cybersecurity company offering antivirus, internet security, and endpoint protection
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Activity Summary
Partially blocked in Syria. A community test in February 2026 found that the Kaspersky website loads but the desktop antivirus app cannot connect to the company's servers, failing to activate or update from Syria. In March 2026 a community volunteer emailed the company requesting access for Syrian users, citing the 2025 lifting of US and EU sanctions. No response has been recorded.
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A community volunteer emailed Kaspersky at info@kaspersky.de, info@kaspersky.com, and dpo@kaspersky.com requesting that service access be enabled for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 U.S. Treasury announcement lifting all Syria sanctions, the OFAC sanctions programs overview, a...
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Community testing reveals Kaspersky has limited functionality from Syria. While the Kaspersky website appears accessible, the desktop antivirus application fails to connect to Kaspersky's servers during installation, displaying a "Check your internet connection" error despite the Mac having an activ...
Need Help with Kaspersky?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Kaspersky in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Kaspersky Lab? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Kaspersky Lab can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kaspersky has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
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.