Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success

Russian wiretapping technology, SORM, is being sold to governments in Central Asia and Latin America, expanding their surveillance capabilities and potentially granting Russian intelligence access to intercepted communications. This expansion highlights the global growth of digital surveillance technology, with concerns raised about potential abuses and risks for Western businesses and citizens. Companies should be aware of the spread of SORM and adopt privacy and encryption tools to mitigate risks, especially in countries with weaker civil liberty protections.