FSB veteran Pokemon GO suspected of having links with Western intelligence agencies – Mail.Ru

According to him, the application used by military personnel and government officials, so that the secret objects and data can be caught during the Pokémon catching in their smartphone camera lens. “And without any coercion, recruitment. This is an ideal data collection scheme for special services. And because no one will pay attention, hobby something fashionable “- said Mikhailov

Maj <. / nobr> FSB also said that such a scheme of data collection could really come up with western intelligence, but also the creator of the application could not think about that anyone will use his invention in this way.

Earlier, on July 15 the American pastor Rick Wiles Pokemon suspected of aiding terrorist groups banned in Russia “Islamic state.” According to him, Pokemon – is a virtual Cyberdemon, and the technology can belong to jihadists and show the geographical coordinates of Christians

Pokemon GO -. Play with elements of augmented reality for gadgets based on Android and of iOS, published on 6 July. Its purpose is to hunt for Pokemon and their subsequent training.

In a short time it became very popular all over the world. Sometimes hunters chasing the characters are injured and get into an accident. In different countries against the game by religious and other activists. In Russia vs. Pokemon GO acted St. Petersburg Cossacks. The Russian Orthodox Church urged not to make the virtual duels in the walls of temples.