Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Russia Seeks Aurora OS Phones for Officials

June 5, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News

 

Russia’s telecom giant Rostelecom is in discussions with the Russian government to provide up to 2 million mobile devices running on the Aurora operating system, a domestic alternative to Western software.

The move comes as Russia accuses U.S. intelligence of hacking thousands of Apple phones for surveillance purposes. The Kremlin has been encouraging its employees to switch from iPhones to smartphones with a different operating system, and the government has been recommending the use of domestic platforms like VK and TrueConf instead of foreign services like Zoom and WhatsApp.

The Aurora operating system, developed by Rostelecom in 2016, is based on Linux and primarily designed for business and government use. It offers complete control over data processing and adheres to Russia’s government security guidelines.

The expansion of Aurora to healthcare and educational facilities was initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2020. Russia’s push for domestic technology is driven by concerns about sanctions imposed on Moscow due to the war in Ukraine, which have led to the departure of many tech companies from the country.

Rostelecom claims that the Aurora system is already in use by the Russian government and various state-connected businesses, including the national postal service, the state-owned railway company, and energy companies.

Over 500,000 devices running on Aurora have been produced since 2016, and the development cost of Aurora is projected to reach $6 billion by 2030. The desire for an independent mobile ecosystem is motivated by the potential impact of Western sanctions on critical Russian mobile applications, payments using Russian bank cards, and monetization, which has prompted Russia to seek alternatives that are free from foreign influence.

Reference:
  • Government can purchase up to two million devices at Aurora
Tags: AppleAuroraCyber NewsCyber News 2023GovernmentJune 2023RostelecomRussia
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

UK Government Shifts to Passkey Security

Google Deploys AI to Combat Scams on Chrome

May 9, 2025
UK Government Shifts to Passkey Security

The Nmap Project released Nmap 7.96

May 9, 2025
UK Government Shifts to Passkey Security

UK Government Shifts to Passkey Security

May 9, 2025
Kirsten Davies Nominated as Pentagon CIO

Kirsten Davies Nominated as Pentagon CIO

May 8, 2025
China’s Cyber Power Raises UK Concerns

China’s Cyber Power Raises UK Concerns

May 8, 2025
Europol Takes Down Global DDoS Services

Europol Takes Down Global DDoS Services

May 8, 2025

Latest Alerts

X Scam Targets Crypto Users with Fake Ads

FBI Warns Cybercriminals Exploit Routers

FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

CoGUI Targets Consumer and Finance Brands

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

Cisco Fixes Flaw in IOS Wireless Controller

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    LockBit Ransomware Data Leaked After Hack

    Spanish Consumer Group Faces Cyberattack

    Education Giant Pearson Hit by Data Breach

    Masimo Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing

    Cyberattack Targets Tepotzotlán Facebook

    West Lothian Schools Hit by Ransomware

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial