FSB Alleges Foreign Spies Compromised Russian Officials' Smartphones
TL;DR. Russia's FSB claims foreign intelligence agencies infected senior Russian officials' phones with malware for surveillance. - The agency stated software stole data, intercepted calls, and activated microphones/cameras. - No technical evidence or details about the alleged perpetrators were provided by the FSB. - Accusations follow past Russian claims of iPhone compromises by Western intelligence.
- FSB claims foreign intelligence agencies used malware to compromise smartphones of high-ranking Russian officials.
- The alleged malware allowed data theft, conversation interception, and covert audio/video monitoring.
- FSB has not released technical evidence, identified agencies, or named specific malware involved.
- This allegation mirrors previous claims by Russia regarding Western intelligence targeting iPhones.