# Kaspersky: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 3 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/kaspersky/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 99 | 100% | 4 |
| Threat intelligence platforms | 0% | 126 | 100% | 2 |
| Next-generation firewalls | 0% | 94 | 100% | 1 |

## And against it

- "Kaspersky is the main endpoint protection platform that has been explicitly banned and restricted" (MiniMax M2.5, Endpoint protection)
- "Avoid: Kaspersky if you're in the U.S., government, or critical infrastructure." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Endpoint protection)
- "are advised to avoid or carefully vet Kaspersky's threat intelligence offerings" (Mistral Small, Threat intel)
- "US government bans ... avoid if US-based to comply and prevent detection gaps." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Threat intel)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.