„Super-aplicația” Max ridică semne de întrebare privind viața privată. Unii ruși și-au cumpărat al doilea telefon doar pentru ea

Millions of Russians are using Max, a "super-app" that combines messaging, payments, and various services, but it has extensive surveillance capabilities. Developed by VKontakte, Max has become the most popular messaging app in Russia, promoted as a national alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp. Researchers found that Max can take screenshots and access stored information without user consent, raising concerns about potential cyber attacks. Many state employees and students have been forced to switch to Max for communication, while some political elites still prefer Telegram and Signal. The rapid expansion of Max may influence similar models in other countries.