Russia is facing a wave of coordinated cyber and information operations aimed at destabilising its digital infrastructure and influencing public opinion, according to a senior government official.
Speaking at the Russian Global Internet Forum (RGIF-2026), Deputy Minister of Digital Development Alexander Shoytov said that the country is experiencing what he described as multi-pronged “information attacks” carried out across three main fronts: large-scale coordinated cyberattacks, organised cybercriminal activity, and targeted information campaigns directed at citizens, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.
He indicated that these threats are not isolated incidents but part of broader, coordinated efforts that increasingly rely on advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence. According to Shoytov, hackers, cybercriminal groups, and extremist actors are actively leveraging such tools to enhance the scale and effectiveness of their operations.
In response, the Russian government has been implementing a range of systemic countermeasures. These include legislation focused on protecting critical information infrastructure, particularly through stricter categorisation requirements and efforts to transition toward domestically developed technology solutions.
Shoytov also highlighted the development of technical standards for what authorities define as “trusted” hardware and software systems, along with the creation of a national registry for approved software. He added that methods for detecting and preventing cyberattacks are continuously being refined as part of the country’s broader cybersecurity strategy.
By Sabina Mammadli
