US EditionInside Putin’s Attempt to Construct a ‘Digital Gulag’ Spy App to Snoop on Russians
RUSSIA, JUL 22 – Russia requires all new devices to have the MAX app, replacing WhatsApp used by over 70% of Russians, to enhance government surveillance and reduce foreign tech reliance.
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Russia to replace WhatsApp with MAX App: Putin pushes officials to use state-controlled alternative
Russia has intensified its efforts to cut down reliance on foreign tech platforms, especially with the US. In its latest move, it is reported that the nation is working on replacing WhatsApp with a new state-owned messaging app named ‘MAX’. This app will be used by the government for internal communication (prioritising safety and security). Why is Russia banning WhatsApp? The Russian government has labelled Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp …
Russia would be preparing a new offensive against foreign messaging platforms with the development of an application named Max, conceived as an alternative to WhatsApp -the second most widely used application in the country after Telegram-. Its expansion has generated concern among technology and human rights experts, who fear that this tool can be used as an instrument of surveillance and control by the State.The app was launched in March by th…
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