The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has officially labeled the Canadian non-governmental organization OpenText Corporation as "undesirable" in Russia, citing its collaboration with the Pentagon and alleged involvement in anti-Russian activities.
Founded in 1991 in Waterloo, Canada, OpenText is accused of supporting U.S. security agencies through software that facilitates access control and user identification for computer networks.
According to Interfax, the organization is reportedly a contractor for the Pentagon.
The Prosecutor General’s Office further claimed that OpenText's UK-based subsidiary, Micro Focus International, has been supplying Ukraine’s security agencies with cyber defense tools and software. These tools are allegedly being used to collect data for targeting Russian military forces and infrastructure.
Russia has previously targeted NGOs and companies linked to Western governments, accusing them of undermining its sovereignty and supporting adversaries such as Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
By declaring OpenText "undesirable," Russian authorities effectively ban the NGO from operating within the country. Individuals and organizations found collaborating with OpenText could face legal repercussions under Russian law.
