# US Federal devices now run software linked to a company with Russian ties

> US Federal workers must install an app powered by a Russian-founded software vendorSecurity researchers discovered outside code controlling parts of the government applicationElfsight’s Russian operations continued…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/faa-and-federal-workers-forced-to-install-usd1-4m-white-house-app-containing-russian-built-elfsight-code-onto-government-issued-mobile-devices?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5d1561ae747e56a96ee944)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #google
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5d1561ae747e56a96ee944

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