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Gravitel Launches Neural-Network Predictive Dialer: Up to 10,000 Calls per Hour
Russian telephony provider Gravitel has added a neural-network predictive dialer. The claimed capacity for outbound campaigns is up to 10,000 calls per hour.
Rutube: Smart TVs Accounted for 75% of Family Content Viewing Time
According to Q3 2026 data, Smart TVs accounted for 75% of family content viewing time on Rutube. CEO Sergey Ivanov revealed a three-tier protection strategy: recommendation algorithms, moderation, and infrastructure cybe
VK sues the European Union to lift sanctions and bring its apps back to Google Play
VK is challenging the EU sanctions that led to its apps disappearing from Google Play. The suit was filed on October 12, 2026; details of its demands have not been disclosed.
NGR Softlab Adds a Rule to Its Alertix SIEM for Detecting LLM-Based Attacks
NGR Softlab has added a new correlation rule to its Alertix SIEM. It aims to flag suspicious activity linked to attacks that use language models.
Working group proposes allowing foreign GPUs in Russian government systems and critical infrastructure
A government working group wants foreign GPUs allowed in trusted systems for critical infrastructure and state IT. No domestic alternatives exist, and compatibility with Russian software is in question.
Moscow Begins Nationalizing Ural Plants: A Co-Owner Is a Moldovan Citizen
A Moscow arbitration court has opened proceedings to transfer a radio communications maker for security agencies to the state. One of its co-owners turned out to be a Moldovan citizen.
Russia's Digital Ministry Discusses Rules for Virtual Operators Over Tariff Dumping
Russia's Digital Ministry is working on MVNO regulation: their tariffs are almost always lower than the Big Four's, cutting into the revenue of federal carriers that regularly raise their own prices.
Security Vision Updates SV5: Event Storage, Alert Analysis and Visualization
Security Vision has updated version 5 of its SV5 low-code/no-code platform, reworking event storage, alert analysis and data visualization for security teams.
Orion soft Releases Nova SE v1.2.0 — Kubernetes with FSTEC Vulnerability Database Integration
Orion soft has released an updated Nova Special Edition v1.2.0 with integration of the FSTEC vulnerability database, an Istio-based Service Mesh, and Cilium CNI support. The platform has been recertified and can now prot
Tera IT Distributor and HiveTrace to Protect Enterprise GenAI Systems
Russian distributor Tera IT Distributor and AI security developer HiveTrace announced a partnership to protect enterprise generative AI systems.
Geoscan Adds ROS 2 Support and Drone Swarm Control to Pioneer Mini 2
A PioneerOS update brings group flights and ROS 2, the standard robotics stack for future engineers, to the Pioneer Mini 2 educational quadcopter.
Kaspersky Vulnerability Management Added to Russia's Ministry of Digital Development Software Registry
Kaspersky's vulnerability discovery and management product now has domestic software status. Here is what it changes for government buyers and critical information infrastructure operators.
Free Open-Source AutoCAD Alternative for 2D and 3D Appears on GitHub
A free open-source AutoCAD alternative has appeared on GitHub, offering 2D drawings and 3D models with no subscription. The key questions are DWG compatibility and project maturity.
KB Panorama releases GIS WebServer SE 7.6.0 for five operating systems, including Astra Linux
KB Panorama has unveiled GIS WebServer SE version 7.6.0, with support for Astra Linux, Alt SP, RED OS, Ubuntu, and Windows. The new version adds MVT vector tiles, an expanded role-based access model, and an improved inte
Programmer Mikhail Singatullin Files Offline Memory System for AI Agents With Russia's Software Registry
A developer with 22 years of experience has applied to list a system in Russia's software registry that treats AI agents' "amnesia" in closed networks with no internet access.
Cloud.ru closes order book for second bond issue worth 20 billion rubles
Cloud.ru has closed the order book for its second exchange-traded bond issue worth 20 billion rubles. The cloud and AI provider keeps borrowing from the market to fund infrastructure.
FlexSoft Promises Zero Time-to-Market in Fintech Through AI-Native Platforms
At the Fintech X10 forum, FlexSoft CEO Arkady Lobas said AI-Native architecture and platforms will cut financial Time-to-Market to zero. No figures yet.
Telegram for PC: BeakSec Finds a Way to Quietly Pull Files Without Confirmation
BeakSec researchers found a flaw in desktop Telegram: a special handler sent files from the computer without asking for confirmation. Session files are also at risk.
Digital Rights Law Shuts Russians Out of Digital Shares in Public Companies
The law “On Digital Rights and Digital Currencies” is in force: Russians may buy digital rights to shares of non-public companies only. Debt-based DFAs will also appear.
Chinese Smartphones With Malware in Their Firmware Are Sold on Ozon, Wildberries and Yandex Market
Cheap Chinese smartphones with malware baked into the firmware at the factory are on sale in Russia on the three largest marketplaces. Doogee also runs an official store.
Ransomware Attack on SoftBank's IDC Frontier Hits 495 Customers
Cloud provider IDC Frontier, a SoftBank subsidiary, reported a ransomware attack that disrupted 495 corporate customers and local governments in Japan. A data leak is under investigation.
Falcongaze SecureTower and Ideco NGFW Novum Pass Compatibility Testing
Ideco NGFW Novum firewall and Falcongaze SecureTower DLP have completed compatibility testing. Together they cover both network perimeter protection and data leak control.
US freezes green cards for employees of Microsoft, Adobe and 6 other IT companies
US authorities have indefinitely halted green card processing for H-1B workers at Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant and Capgemini. The reason: suspected visa schemes.
MegaFon estimates: up to 40% of telecom operators' routine tasks will shift to AI within three years
MegaFon's Evgeny Bobkov forecasts that within three years, up to 40% of standard service and operational tasks at telecom operators will be performed by AI agents, while human oversight of the system is preserved.
Apple, HP and Dell Laptop Selection in Russia Shrinks Under New Certification Rules
Parallel imports of Apple, HP and Dell laptops are getting more expensive. New electronics certification rules are narrowing the selection in Russia, and prices on the remaining models are rising.
Solar Dozor Confirms Compatibility with VILIKS's Loop Messenger
Solar Group and VILIKS have confirmed that the Solar Dozor DLP system is compatible with the Loop corporate messenger, so companies will be able to monitor data leaks in work chats.
Standoff Cyber Exercise at the Digital Solutions Forum Puts AI to the Test in Attack and Defense
Security teams from Russian companies ran attack and defense drills in the Standoff cyber exercise at the Digital Solutions IT forum. AI was the main theme of the results.
Beeline Shows AI Agents for Business and Government at the Digital Solutions Forum
Beeline unveiled new AI agents at the Digital Solutions forum and showed use cases for business and government. There is no data yet on models, pricing or metrics.
Runet Outage on October 8, 2026: Security Firm Curator Admits Fault
On October 8, sites and services across Russia stayed down for hours. A drone attack on a Yandex data center was blamed at first, but the cause turned out to be Curator.
Inferit Security Confirms Barrier Workstations Meet FSTEC Requirements
Inferit Security has confirmed that its Barrier secure workstations meet FSTEC of Russia requirements. Here is what that means for government and critical infrastructure (KII) customers.