Ministry of Digital Development
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The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia (Minцифры) is actively involved in regulating digital infrastructure, internet connectivity, and cybersecurity. It has taken control of service disruptions at the St. Petersburg provider SkyNet, proposed using artificial intelligence to block VPN services with up to 95% effectiveness, and advanced legislative initiatives such as 'Anti-Fraud 3.0' and mandatory use of domestic encryption standards. The ministry is also engaged in discussions with foreign companies like Apple regarding 5G connectivity for iPhones in Rus…
Events
- After resolving any issues caused by the operator
- Russian authorities wanted to use AI to block VPN services on 95% of…
- Russia considered using AI to block VPNs
- Inside the 'Cicada': Russia will mandate that all 5G smartphones be…
- After the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the data centers (DCs) of…
- Ufa, Moscow, Saint Petersburg Lead Russia in 5G Speed
- Communications operators sent letters to the largest banks stating…
- The Ministry of Defense plans to 'cover' data centers following…
- The Ministry of Digital Development stated that the cost of…
- The Ministry of Digital Development wants to introduce a requirement…
Recent coverage
- Authorities decided to tie Russians to state internet providers after closing independent operators — The Moscow Times
- Shadaev thanked Grigorenko for joint work — Вести
- Ministry of Digital Development took control of provider SkyNet outages in St. Petersburg - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Ministry of Digital Development took control of situation with SkyNet outages. Customers may get a recalculation — Фонтанка
- New law on combating telephone fraud threatens to block equipment of Russian aircraft — The Moscow Times
- How Ukrainian drones undermine Russian AI, how the Ministry of Digital Development plans to strengthen blocks, and what is digital mold — The Bell
- Expert Durdiev explained what measures will allow to protect data in data centers — Вести
- Ministry of Digital Economy proposed strengthening the fight against VPN services with the help of AI — Вёрстка
- Russian authorities plan to use AI to block 95% of VPNs, — «Kommersant» — ASTRA
- Expenditures on domestic software will be taken into account when confirming production of Russian industrial products — Интерфакс
- Authorities proposed using AI to find VPN and increase blocking efficiency to 95% — «Kommersant» — ЭХО / Новости
- Ministry of Digital Economy proposed using AI to detect and block VPN — Новая газета Европа
- In Mincyfry proposed identifying and blocking VPN services using AI — Дождь (Telegram)
- 5G networks are already working in 27 Russian cities. TelecomDaily agency analysts cross-checked operator data with their own... — Mash
- Inside sat 'Grasshopper': all 5G smartphones in Russia will be required to install FSB encryption — Говорит НеМосква
- Ministry of Digital Development wants all 5G smartphones to support Russian algorithm 'Cuckoo'. Goal is to close blind spots in the system... — Дождь (Telegram)
- All modern smartphones in Russia will be required to install encryption from the FSB — The Moscow Times
- In Russia, 5G smartphones will be required to support the "Cicada" algorithm from 2032 — Вести
- Operators gave banks a reprieve. Blocking their calls to customers will not happen yet — Фонтанка
- Shadaev: "Yandex" moved key systems to backup sites — Вечерняя Москва