Banks to block transfers from devices with malware
Russian banks will begin rejecting transfers from devices with malware. Starting March 2027, Russian banks will be required to reject monetary transfers from devices where malware has been detected.
Consensus
- Russian banks will be required to block money transfers from mobile devices with malicious software.
- The measure will take effect on March 1, 2027.
- If malicious software is detected, banks will suggest using another device or visiting a branch.
- The change is intended to protect clients from fraud and phishing schemes.
- Data on unauthorized transfers will be stored in the Central Bank's database for one year on first occurrence and three years on repeat.
- The measure is based on Federal Law No. 210, adopted on June 26.
Points of divergence
- Clients do not need to replace their phones; they can clean them with special software. — vm
- Storing passport photos in the phone's shared gallery may lead to personal data leaks. — vm
- Banks will only check devices with client consent. — tg_mosguru
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that in the first nine months of 2026, losses from remote theft in Moscow amounted to 33 billion rubles, with 11 billion recovered. — vedomosti
- The share of remote thefts in Moscow crimes dropped from 50% in 2024 to 26.4% in 2026, and investigation rates rose from 10% to 30%. — vedomosti
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs linked improved crime rates to cooperation between police, banks, and telecom operators. — vedomosti
- Messages asking for money to be returned from strangers may be part of a fraud scheme involving money laundering. — vedomosti
- Banks can reverse transfers to the original sender's account if funds were received under suspicious circumstances. — vedomosti
- New scam tactics involve fraudsters pretending to be doctors and asking personal questions to gain trust. — vesti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Russian banks will start rejecting transfers from devices with malware — ASTRA
- How banks will check smartphones for viruses — Вечерняя Москва
- From March 1, 2027, Russian banks will be able to block transfers from devices infected with viruses. Check smartphones... — Первый Московский
- Banks will start rejecting transfers upon detection of viruses in smartphones as of March 1 — Ведомости
- At the Central Bank, it was reminded that banks will reject transfers from devices with malicious software — Вести
- Banks will refuse to transfer funds from mobile devices with malware identified starting March 1, 2027 — ТАСС (Telegram)
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