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Russia plans 'sovereign internet' tests to combat external threats
Experiment to put domestic internet infrastructure through its paces.
Dec 20 2019 6:55AM
US, UK go after Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers behind Dridex malware
Lamborghini-driving alleged leader and 17 associates face charges.
Dec 6 2019 6:50AM
Russia blocks Shutterstock domain for 'insulting state symbols'
Offensive stock photography sin-binned over inappropriate flag planting.
Dec 4 2019 6:46AM
Putin signs law making Russian apps mandatory on smartphones, computers
... and smart TV sets that will now come pre-installed with Russian software.
Dec 3 2019 1:51PM
FBI says Russian FaceApp is 'potential counterintelligence threat'
Responding to a US lawmaker's query about face-editing photo app FaceApp.
Dec 3 2019 1:33PM
Russia to upgrade homegrown encyclopaedia after Putin pans Wikipedia
"Reliable information that is constantly updated on the basis of scientifically verified sources."
Dec 3 2019 7:00AM
Ukraine denounces Apple for calling Crimea part of Russia in apps
Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula becomes part of Russia in apps for Russian users.
Nov 28 2019 7:02AM
Russia dismisses hacking reports as 'unsavoury'
Disputes claims its hackers piggybacked on an Iranian cyber-espionage operation.
Oct 28 2019 6:56AM
NSA and GCHQ say Russian government hackers hijacked Iranian hackers
Turla hitched a ride on Iranian espionage operation.
Oct 22 2019 7:00AM
Russia looks to ban e-mail users who share illegal content
Citing spate of hoax bomb threats.
Oct 10 2019 1:42PM
Data from Nokia's interception kit for Russian telcos exposed
Large data leak exposed communications infrastructure.
Sep 19 2019 7:08AM
Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day
"Interference in Russia's sovereign affairs."
Sep 9 2019 1:27PM
Russia launches humanoid robot into space
Earth to FEDOR.
Aug 23 2019 1:00PM
Russia tells Google not to advertise 'illegal' events after election protests
State communications watchdog eyes YouTube video platform.
Aug 12 2019 6:51AM
Apple faces investigation for suspected unfair competition in Russia
Following Kaspersky complaint.
Aug 9 2019 12:32PM
Russian defence contractor developing smartphone spyware
Malware aimed at Android devices.
Jul 25 2019 11:22AM
Russian lawmakers seek to stamp out banned content in emails
Tackles rise in threats and hoaxes.
Jul 24 2019 6:58AM
EU finds Russian disinformation, says tech firms must do more
Only Facebook responds.
Jun 17 2019 1:13PM
Russia orders Tinder dating app to share user data on demand
Obliged to hand over user and messages to law enforcement agencies on demand.
Jun 4 2019 1:19PM
Russia threatens to block popular VPN services
Comms watchdog wants to prevent website access.
Mar 29 2019 11:48AM
