Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally

Summary: Several governments in Central Asia and Latin America have acquired Russian wiretapping technology, enhancing their surveillance capabilities and potentially enabling Russian intelligence access to intercepted communications. This development raises concerns about civil liberties and the risks faced by individuals in these regions.

Threat Actor: Russian Intelligence | Russian Intelligence
Victim: Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Cuba, and Nicaragua | citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Cuba, and Nicaragua

Key Point :

• Acquisition of SORM technology by multiple governments enhances their ability to wiretap citizens.
• Western companies and travelers should be aware of the surveillance risks in these countries.
• Digital surveillance technology is increasingly being adopted globally, often without adequate oversight.
• Companies should adopt privacy tools to mitigate risks, but VPNs may also be subject to government surveillance.
• The spread of SORM technology could extend to regions like Africa and the Middle East in the future.