The No Download List
August 8th, 2015Via: The Register:
Software export controls are being applied to blacklisted people as well as countries: and these controls apply to routine security packages such as freebie antivirus scanning software, as well as more sensitive technologies, El Reg has concluded.
We’ve come to this way of thinking after investigating why Reg reader Hasan Ali was blocked from downloading Sophos AV for Mac. A screenshot of the “computer says no” message can be seen below.
Ali brought the issue to our attention, complaining that Sophos had applied an “anti-Muslim name filter” that places hurdles in the way of his attempts to download the security software firm’s freebie Mac malware detection tool.
In response, Sophos said the filter was based on the International Denied Persons List and its use was routine procedure that it needed to follow in order to comply with various international export laws.
