[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Kaspersky antivirus users - what to do?

[tracy at windweaver.com]

Folks -
I renewed my Kaspersky antivirus/security system software earlier in 
January and just learned this week that they're forced to leave the U.S. 
(they're Russian) and their software will be on limited funcitonality 
beginning in September. However, when I check My Kaspersky, my 
subscription page says it's already on "limited functionality" whatever 
that means.

Given that one of my credit cards was compromised a week ago - one that 
I've only used with Paypal (which has always been reliable) and the 
library and never used outside my apartment -- I'm getting concerned 
that my computer is unsafe. I had done a full system scan a week ago but 
that was with Kaspersky --- and apparently they're gradually stopping 
upgrading their databases.

Does anyone have any more information about how safe they are now?
Do you recommend I soon de-install them and get another 
antivirus/security/firewall setup?
If so, what do you believe is the most secure (and hopefully under 
$100/year)
I have Windows 11.

I'm angry because I'm on a very very tight budget now due to an ongoing 
medical condition and  have nearly six months left on my subscription.
Please email privately - unless others on this list also have Kaspersky 
concerns.

Tracy Marks
p.s. I deleted last week's emails from this group unread due to 
time-consuming crises the past week, so I apologize if the Kaspersky 
situation has already been discussed.