Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says foreign intelligence services have compromised smartphones used by senior Russian officials, allegedly turning the devices into covert surveillance tools. In its statement, the FSB describes the alleged software as capable of stealing stored data, eavesdropping on ongoing conversations, and performing hidden audio and video monitoring near electronic devices, with the aim of obtaining sensitive information. The FSB also says it has opened a criminal investigation into unauthorized access to computer information and the distribution of malicious software.
According to reporting that reflects the available public information, the FSB does not identify which foreign intelligence service it believes is responsible. It also does not disclose how many officials were affected, name specific malware involved, or provide technical indicators that would allow independent verification. As a result, the public record contains the accusation and the claimed capabilities, but not the evidence details needed to assess the claims independently.
