
Number of users of the domestic messenger Max reaches 18 million
Since the launch of the beta version of the state messenger, users have sent over 200 million messages

Since the launch of the beta version of the state messenger, users have sent over 200 million messages

New service may be integrated into the Max messenger

Kaspersky Antivirus Notified User About Camera Launch When Application Was Minimized

An elderly woman fell victim to telephone scammers who introduced themselves as employees of government agencies

Fraudsters are masquerading as support for the state messenger

According to the developers, their application uses encryption according to GOST-2021, and user data is stored on servers in Novosibirsk and Moscow
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Problems may be related to test restrictions on calls in these applications

The messenger's press service confirmed the fact of filing the documents

Integration with government services completes testing, data security is a priority

The application promises to simplify everyday tasks but raises concerns due to user data collection

Not Everyone Allowed to Test Channels in New Messenger

Fraudsters call posing as messenger employees and convince users to activate a "security account"

Max also ranked second among communication services
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The messenger is taking steps to comply with Russian law, including establishing a branch in the country

The Russian government has appointed an organization responsible for the development of the national information exchange service