Russia banned the use of iPhones in the government for fear of American espionage

Russia’s Federal Security Service has asked thousands of government employees in the country not to use iPhones and Apple products. The administration is concerned about spying on employees by the US intelligence services; But Russian civil servants are not happy with this decision.

to report Financial TimesThe Russian government uses Apple hardware, including Iphone And iPad for your employees Prohibited has done. Therefore, ministries and government departments should not use these devices due to the concern of spying activities of the American government against this country.

Pursuant to this notice, Department of Commerce Russia has said that the use of the iPhone for business of the day Monday will be prohibited. The digital ministry has also announced that it will implement this order soon.

A source close to one of the government departments told the Financial Times: “Security officials in ministries – Federal Security Service employees in civilian roles such as deputy ministers – have announced that the use of another iPhone It is not safe And we should look for alternative devices.”

Russia is concerned about the US’s use of iPhones for wiretapping

Andriy Soldatov, a security expert, told the Financial Times that the officials of the Federal Security Service really believe that the Americans use this equipment for listening use. He believes that while security officers have long been hesitant to use iPhones for business calls, they are likely to face resistance to the change.

“Government officials and other executive employees,” says Soldatov Against [این محدودیت‌ها] They are, because they like the iPhone.” One of the sources close to the Russian government has also announced that everyone will protest because now they have to carry another phone or tablet with them.

Cybersecurity expert Alexei Lukatsky says government officials may not necessarily want to use a device running the Russian-made Aurora operating system. He explains: “In the past, there were restrictions on using work emails on devices owned by [سرویس‌های امنیتی] were not confirmed, there were But most of the government employees did not follow them.” Now it has to be seen to what extent this new restriction will be followed.