Russia Approves National Plan to Fight Cybercrime

The government has greenlit a multi-year strategy that blends legislation, technical defenses, and public education to counter digital threats

Russia has approved a comprehensive plan to build a nationwide system against cybercrime, setting out three pillars: stronger laws, advanced technical defenses, and improved digital literacy.

One of the first measures requires telecom operators, internet providers, and other organizations to notify law enforcement about potential signs of cyberattacks. Legal frameworks will be drafted by experts from the Interior Ministry, the Ministry of Digital Development, the FSB, Roskomnadzor, the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the Investigative Committee. By the third quarter of 2027, the government expects to have new legislative initiatives ready.

The plan also calls for tougher penalties for mishandling personal data. By early 2027, the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Digital Development will introduce a security module inside popular mobile apps, designed to warn users about potential scams. The feature will appear first in banking and other critical apps.

Another measure set for 2026 is the launch of a unified registry of official online retail websites to fight counterfeit e-commerce platforms. Authorities also intend to build tools that can detect the criminal use of artificial intelligence and tighten oversight of digital currency operations.