Russia

Russian Officials to Ditch iPhones Over Espionage Fears

Thousands of Russian officials are being urged to quit using iPhones and other Apple products due to fears of U.S. spying. The Russian authorities have enforced a ban on Apple devices for a large number of state employees and officials following claims of an uncovered espionage operation conducted via these devices. The decision means that...

Russian Officials Urged to ‘Throw Away’ iPhones Amid Security Concerns: Report

The Kremlin has reportedly instructed officials involved in Russia's 2024 presidential election preparations to stop using Apple iPhones due to concerns that the devices may be vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies. According to the Kommersant newspaper, Sergei Kiriyenko, first deputy head of the presidential administration, advised officials to change their phones by April 1, reports...