Aplicația Max, arma de supraveghere a Rusiei: poate citi mesajele, plățile și face capturi de ecran fără știrea utilizatorilor

In the past year and a half, millions of Russians have been compelled to install Max, a state-backed messaging and payment app, which has raised significant privacy concerns. Research from the University of Michigan reveals that Max functions as a surveillance tool, capable of taking screenshots, accessing messages, and injecting code without user consent. Linked to the VKontakte social media platform, Max is seen as a model for digital authoritarianism that could be emulated by other regimes. Despite its promotion as a patriotic alternative to banned apps like Telegram and WhatsApp, many users express discomfort over privacy issues. The rapid imposition of Max highlights the aggressive push towards state-controlled internet in Russia.