Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple (AAPL.O) iPhones and iPads for work purposes,
Interfax news agency reported on Friday citing the minister, Maksut Shadaev.

"A ban is imposed on using (Apple) mobile devices - smartphones and tablets - to access work applications and work email exchange
," he told reporters at a digital conference, the agency said.

"It's allowed to use iPhones for personal needs," Shadaev said.

The ministry issued the ban two months after claims by the Russian main domestic security service,
the FSB, that several thousand Apple devices were compromised as a result of an espionage operation by the U.S. read more

Apple denied the allegations. The U.S. National Security Agency, which the FSB said cooperated with Apple,
declined to comment on the claims at the time.

Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova Editing by Marguerita Choy

_________

About Legends PR 

Legends PR, a leading communications company based in Riyadh and founded in 2019 to bridge cultures and amplify voices, has executed over 50 projects to build soft power, through extending its reach across 90 countries. Legends' solutions include strategic planning and PR consultancy, content creation, media relations, digital campaigns, and thought leadership programmes, while blending local insights with global perspectives.

For Media Inquiries:  

Legends PR  
Email: [email protected]  
Phone: +966-5030-78111  
Website: http://www.Legends.sa