National Cybersecurity: Russia Launches Anti-Fraud Consortium Initiative
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has announced plans to launch a national anti-fraud consortium and an advanced IT platform by early 2026, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity, counter online scams, and foster cooperation between government agencies and private companies.
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media (MinTsifry) has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a national anti-fraud consortium and a dedicated IT platform by early 2026. The initiative brings together state agencies, banks, telecom operators, and major service providers to coordinate efforts against digital fraud — from phishing and social engineering to AI-assisted scams.
A Project of National Scale
The initiative represents a nationwide effort to build a coordinated cybersecurity infrastructure across all sectors of the digital economy. It is designed to enhance data sharing, accelerate threat response, and stimulate domestic demand for advanced AI-based protection technologies. For citizens, the program means reduced exposure to scams; for the government, it reinforces digital and financial stability.
The platform will connect government bodies, banks, telecom providers, hosting services, and messaging platforms. Its core features include real-time data exchange on cybercrime incidents, automated fraud detection, identification and blacklisting of phishing domains, and rapid blocking of malicious resources.
It will also collect analytics and statistical reports, creating a unified environment for combating cyber threats nationwide.
Driving Innovation and Strengthening IT Sovereignty
Building the anti-fraud consortium is not merely a bureaucratic initiative — it is a catalyst for technological innovation. By combining big data analytics, AI-driven threat detection, and cross-industry collaboration, the project will accelerate the growth of Russian cybersecurity startups and AI developers.
According to Sberbank’s Deputy Chairman Stanislav Kuznetsov, cybercrime losses in Russia could exceed $3.6 billion in 2025 if the current trend continues. The new platform is expected to mitigate these risks by providing unified, AI-assisted monitoring of incidents across financial and communication networks.
The program will also strengthen domestic IT infrastructure, fostering local expertise in fraud prevention, monitoring, and machine learning solutions. Key milestones include platform deployment by early 2026, public reporting on fraud schemes, and integration of AI modules for analyzing social engineering patterns.
Building the Consortium: From Law Enforcement to Industry
The groundwork for the initiative has been in development for several years. In 2022, Russia’s Interior Ministry established a specialized cybercrime division focused on preventing and investigating digital offenses. By 2025, private cybersecurity firms like Kaspersky Lab had already begun expanding their AI-based threat analytics and industrial protection systems, forming the foundation for large-scale collaboration.
In October 2025, MinTsifry announced the creation of an anti-fraud platform on the national ‘GosTech’ infrastructure. A month later, reports confirmed plans to establish a formal consortium — based on the ‘Cyberdom’ platform — by early 2026. Founding participants include F6, Rutube, Beeline, Logika Moloka (formerly Danone Russia), T-Bank, Infosecurity (Softline Group), and the Center for Legal Assistance in the Digital Environment. The initiative, titled the ‘Center for AI and Social Engineering Analytics,’ will serve as the analytical core for combating online and telecom fraud.
A Unified Front Against Digital Crime
By 2026, the consortium and its platform will enable full-scale cooperation between government, business, and IT sectors. Participants will share data, coordinate incident responses, and issue analytical reports on emerging scam tactics. The following years will see the project expand into new regions and industries, including telecom, finance, and retail.
The effort’s long-term goal is to standardize big data exchange protocols and strengthen AI-based analytics. If successful, Russia could not only improve domestic cyber resilience but also export anti-fraud technologies to allied markets in the CIS, Latin America, and Asia. This would position the country as a provider of advanced cybersecurity and AI-driven risk mitigation solutions.
