Russia’s “Undesirable” List: Recorded Future’s Unintentional Badge of Honor
Recorded Future is now officially “undesirable” in Russia, a status usually reserved for NGOs and media. The cyber threat intelligence company, recently acquired by Mastercard, is accused of “offensive information campaigns.” CEO Christopher Ahlberg humorously considers this label a rare compliment.
Hot Take:
When Russia labels you as “undesirable,” it’s kind of like getting a reverse Oscar for cybersecurity. Recorded Future just won the “Best in Unwanted Services” award, proudly accepting a badge of honor that says, “We annoy authoritarian regimes!”
Key Points:
- Russia has labeled Recorded Future as “undesirable,” banning it from operating in Russia.
- This designation is usually reserved for organizations that challenge the Russian government’s narratives.
- Recorded Future is the first cybersecurity company to receive this status.
- The company is accused of being funded by U.S. businesses and interacting with foreign intelligence services.
- CEO Christopher Ahlberg expressed pride in the designation, viewing it as a rare compliment.
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