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Vyacheslav Volodin, chair of Russia's State Duma (lower house of the Federal Assembly), announced legislative measures adopted to protect citizens and their savings from cybercriminals. Speaking to Russia 24 television, Volodin said the State Duma has implemented new protections in response to evolving criminal technologies. Recent legislative measures include enabling citizens to self-impose restrictions on incoming international calls and introducing "children's SIM cards" that allow parents to notify mobile operators when a SIM card is used by a minor. Volodin said these measures create barriers to fraud. He noted that previous anti-cybercrime legislation has already yielded results, with cybercrime incidents declining for the first time in the previous year. Volodin highlighted that "dropper" schemes—where individuals distribute malware—have nearly ceased, according to law enforcement, particularly reducing involvement of teenagers in illegal activities. Volodin advised citizens to exercise caution by avoiding engagement with unknown callers and suggested pausing before responding to unfamiliar numbers. He warned of emerging threats, including deepfake technology using artificial intelligence to simulate the appearance and voice of known individuals, which could be used to manipulate victims. The State Duma chair indicated that further legislative amendments will be necessary to address evolving cybercriminal tactics and protect citizens' finances. Volodin committed to continuing legislative responses to maintain alignment with technological developments and emerging threats.