Starting from August 31, emails from Russian servers will not reach government agencies directly. They will first go into quarantine. Minister Liisa Pakosta says this is necessary for security reasons.
Emails arriving from Russian servers can be dangerous. They are often used for cyberattacks. Therefore, they are checked particularly carefully.
Suspicious emails are sent to quarantine. Now, all emails coming from Russian servers will also be added there. This means reading these emails will take more time.
Local governments can decide for themselves whether to follow this rule. However, the minister recommends everyone replace .ru email addresses with more secure ones.
Russia uses emails to spread disinformation. This is an attempt to damage people's trust. It is dangerous because it can harm societal cohesion.
The minister warns that such attacks are serious. They not only cause financial damage but also harm people's sense of security.