Kremlin and Russia Accuse US of Hacking iPhones for Espionage

Despite the FSB's claims of "malicious software" in iPhones linked to US surveillance operations, Kremlin officials continue to use iPhones for personal communication, with up to 30% of employees in the Russian presidential administration using them. The Kremlin has not banned the use of iPhones, but employees who work with state secrets live under certain restrictions. Russia has sought to reduce its dependence on foreign-made technologies, and after Apple and Samsung exited the Russian market, sales of Chinese-made smartphones soared.