Russia Launches a Comprehensive System to Combat Cyber Fraud
Interagency cooperation and new digital tools are helping protect citizens from cybercriminals.
Cybercrime in Russia fell by nearly 10% over the past year, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at a dedicated strategic session.
He noted that Russia has put in place a comprehensive set of measures that are already delivering visible results. On a month-to-month basis, October 2025 saw about 25% fewer cybercrimes than October 2024.
A unified protection system is being developed through cooperation between the Russian government, the central bank, law enforcement agencies and the federal parliament. This includes the creation of legal frameworks to counter fraud. Incoming business calls are now labeled, citizens can set a self-imposed ban on loans via the Gosuslugi portal—a feature already used by millions—and spoofed calls are being widely blocked by telecom operators, often before they reach subscribers.
Laws and Anti-Fraud Systems
More than three million people have used the Gosuslugi service that provides information on common fraud schemes. Anti-fraud systems have blocked 27 million suspicious transactions, Mishustin said, adding that new legislation is being prepared to further strengthen the fight against digital crime.
