Russia’s Digital Development Ministry prohibits employees using Apple devices for professional purposes
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media has barred its employees from using Apple smartphones and tablets in any professional capacity, reports Interfax, citing ministry head Maxut Shadayev.
“We’re introducing a ban on the use of mobile devices to access work applications and correspondence. No other restrictions are being introduced. It is still permitted to use iPhones in a personal capacity,” said Shadayev.
Shadayev also said that employees who don’t have Android devices will have to use computers to access email and other work applications.
On July 1, the FSB announced that American intelligence agencies were launching an operation against Russian nationals involving malicious software on Apple devices. Apple has denied FSB allegations that the company is collaborating with U.S. intelligence.
Meduza survived 2024 thanks to its readers!
Let’s stick together for 2025.
The world is at a crossroads today, and quality journalism will help shape the decades to come. The real stories must be told at any cost. Please support Meduza by signing up for a recurring donation.