What Happens After the Discontinuation of Kaspersky Support for Windows and Linux?

OPSWAT remains committed to providing the most comprehensive and cutting-edge threat detection capabilities within MetaDefender Core. We continuously evaluate and optimize our engine portfolio in Metascan to ensure optimal coverage and performance for our valued users.

What is changing?

Metadefender Core:

• Windows 20 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Xvirus

• Windows 16 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Comodo

• No immediate replacements are available for: Linux and Windows Max package, Custom 12 Engines, and Custom 8 Engines

• All bundle products that include Kaspersky

  • Metadefender Drive Enterprise Package: Kaspersky will be replaced with ESET

  • Metadefender Managed File Transfer:

    • 20 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Xvirus
    • 16 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Comodo

  • Metadefender Core for Kiosk:

    • 20 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Xvirus
    • 16 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with Comodo
    • 4 Engines: Kaspersky will be replaced with ESET

  • Email Security:

    • Kaspersky will be replaced with Xvirus

Metadefender Cloud:

• Commercial, Professional and Enterprise: No Immediate replacement

Action Required

Choice of Engine Replacement:

• If you are using one of the packages mentioned above, you can request your replacement engine before April 1, 2024. If you do not take any action, Kaspersky will be automatically replaced by the replacement engines on April 1, 2024.
• If you have Kaspersky as a custom engine in your bundle, please contact your OPSWAT sales representative or our dedicated Support team for personalized guidance and assistance. You may choose any engine from the custom engine list to replace Kaspersky in your custom engine package.

Activating new license

• Online deployments: To receive the latest updates regarding this change, please reactivate your Metadefender Core license by navigating to 'Settings' > 'License', then select 'Deactivate' followed by 'Activate'.
• Offline deployments: To receive the latest update regarding this change, please contact your OPSWAT sales representative or our dedicated Support team to receive the new license key and activate the license.

What is the Timeline?

Effective January 1, 2024, we have ceased offering the Kaspersky anti-malware engine for both Windows and Linux platforms and have also stopped including it in our bundles. We will maintain support for existing customers until April 1, 2024. After this date, Kaspersky will be automatically replaced with the aforementioned engine replacement. If you wish to receive the replacement earlier, please contact your sales representative or OPSWAT Support.

What is the Next Step?

OPSWAT is committed to providing top-tier threat detection solutions. We will keep assessing and incorporating leading anti-malware engines into Metadefender Core to boost its Multiscanning capabilities and safeguard your critical infrastructure.

Further to Kaspersky Discontinuation

We will be removing the Antiy anti-malware from Windows 20 Engine packages in MetaDefender Core and replacing it with LIONIC anti-malware. This change is scheduled to occur starting April 1st, 2024. The update will be carried out automatically. During this transition, the MetaDefender Core UI may display an "unlicensed" label next to the Antiy Engine. Please disregard this message, as the Antiy engine will no longer be included in the Windows package 20, having been replaced by LIONIC.