Rostelecom controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Internet route-leak controversy
In April 2017, routing data showed Rostelecom's autonomous system originating approximately 50 prefixes associated with other autonomous systems. The announcements could divert traffic intended for financial institutions, telecom companies, and other organizations. The available reference does not establish whether the event was accidental, malicious, or the result of a configuration problem.
2017
Biometric database privacy concerns
Rostelecom's selection to operate infrastructure for a national biometric database drew attention because Russian legislation required banks and government agencies to collect facial images and voice samples. The reference material identifies the policy and the company's role but does not document a specific breach or adjudicated misconduct by Rostelecom.