Russia Bans Use Of Foreign Software Technology In Critical Infrastructure To Protect Against Cyberattacks And Sanctions

To protect Russia against cyberattacks and future sanctions Moscow has banned the use of foreign software technology in infrastructure that are critical for the nation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies and semi-government businesses from purchasing foreign software for use in important infrastructure projects, purportedly to make the country less vulnerable to further Western sanctions and potential cyberattacks.

The decree, whi...

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