Russia’s Latest Red Card: Recorded Future Booted Out for Backing Ukraine!

Recorded Future has been banned in Russia, added to the “Undesirable Organizations” list. CEO Christopher Ahlberg sees this as a backhanded compliment, attributing the ban to their support for Ukraine. Despite the setback, the company remains optimistic as it continues enhancing its AI-powered Intelligence Cloud platform.

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Move over, James Bond! Russia’s latest “undesirable” isn’t a suave secret agent, but a cybersecurity firm with a penchant for Ukrainian solidarity. In an unexpected plot twist, Recorded Future gets a badge of honor from the Russian government—though it might not be one they’d wear to a cocktail party.

Key Points:

  • Recorded Future has been banned from operating in Russia, labeled as an “Undesirable Organization.”
  • This move is seen as retaliation for the company’s support of Ukraine against Russian cyber threats.
  • CEO Christopher Ahlberg spins the ban as a compliment, seeing it as recognition of their impact.
  • Recorded Future has significantly contributed to Ukrainian cyber defense, investing millions of dollars.
  • The firm was acquired by Mastercard in 2024 and uses AI-driven technology for its Intelligence Cloud platform.

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