Russians advised not to use dating apps – DN.se

“We strongly advise against using online dating services. The enemy is actively using these platforms to gather information,” the Russian Interior Ministry wrote in a telegram on Tuesday, in a message to residents and servicemen of the Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod regions.

Tinder was once the biggest dating app in Russia, but after a massive invasion, it left the country along with other popular online dating services like Bumble and Badoo, according to reports. Politico.

The call comes as Ukrainian forces advance into Kursk in what is being described as a surprise attack. Ukrainian military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi claimed on Tuesday that his forces had advanced 28-35 kilometers (17-22 miles) into the area, according to reports. Reuters.

In addition to online dating is not recommended. The ministry refrains from opening links sent by unknown persons, and from watching video clips recorded in locations where military vehicles are located, according to Reuters. CNNRussian authorities claim that Ukraine has installed surveillance cameras that monitor everything from “private farms to strategically important streets and highways,” CNN reported.

The army and police are advised not to reveal their location on social media, because “the enemy monitors social media in real time and sees the location of military and security forces.”

Anxiety is not complete Unjustified. Last year, the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom warned of this. Russian Hackers Hack Ukrainian Soldiers' Phones To obtain important information. An adversary can use cell phones and other technologies to read signals, eavesdrop on conversations, and track the location of soldiers.

Earlier in August, Vladimir Putin signed a law that puts soldiers at the front at risk of losing their freedom if they use “modern technology” such as mobile phones, computers, tablets and smart watches. The ban has been in place since 2019, but soldiers now face harsher penalties.