Russian software used by Swiss federal departments raises security concerns

An iPhone and PC decryption system used by two Swiss federal institutions is linked to a Russian company active in the field of digital investigations. Experts point out the cybersecurity risks. The decryption system, ElcomSoft, is a privately owned company headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company is active in the field of digital investigations. It produces software usually used by forensic experts as well as private companies to recover passwords and decrypt mobile phones and computers. An investigation by the Italian language service of the Swiss public broadcaster, RSI, revealed that this Russian application is also used by the Swiss Federal Police and Armasuisse. At a time when cyber-attacks from Moscow are a cause for concern, experts warn of the risks involved. Prague or Moscow? At first glance of the company website, it states that ElcomSoft is based in Prague, in the Czech Republic. But actually, the company headquarters is in in Moscow. The Russian address was deleted ...