Russia is cracking down on WhatsApp and Telegram: Here's what we knowRussia announced Thursday it had blocked WhatsApp over its alleged failure to comply with Russian legislation, days after restricting acces...
WhatsApp fully blocked in Russia as Moscow backs new platform and it is not Telegram. Check new alternative for Meta Platforms messengerRussia's move against WhatsApp is the culmination of six months of pressure on the U.S. company.
Myanmar's military rulers enact cybersecurity law with wide-ranging censorship provisionsMyanmar's military regime has enacted a new cybersecurity law imposing extensive controls on communications, targeting VPNs and digital pla...
Now people in Iran, China and North Korea can share tips with CIA. Here's howThe CIA has posted instructions in Farsi, Mandarin, and Korean to help informants in China, Iran, and North Korea share intelligence more s...
US calls on Big Tech to help evade online censors in Russia, IranThe tools, supported by the U.S.-backed Open Technology Fund (OTF), have seen a surge of usage in Russia, Iran, Myanmar and authoritarian s...
Russian users report glitches with secure messenger app SignalSignal users in Russia, especially in Moscow and St Petersburg, reported extensive glitches with the messenger app on Friday. The app worke...
Russia convicts Meta spokesperson in a swift trial in absentiaRussia convicts Meta's Andy Stone for justifying terrorism post Ukraine invasion. Hate speech policy changes result in criminal case. Meta ...
Instagram available in Russia to some usersSome Reuters reporters in Moscow were able to browse Instagram without requiring a virtual private network (VPN) for the first time in almo...
Russia puts Meta spokesman on wanted listIn October 2022, Russia listed Meta as a "terrorist and extremist" organisation, opening possible criminal investigations and fines for use...
Russia puts Meta spokesman Andy Stone on wanted listRussia has hugely cracked down on media and social media freedom since launching its Ukraine offensive last year and banning criticism of i...
Russia to limit only VPN services which pose a 'threat' to securityA 2017 Russian law obliged providers of VPN technology to cooperate with the Russian authorities and to restrict access to content banned b...
What would be the cost of a global Internet outage for one day? You would be surprised to knowIf an internet outage occurs just for a single day, the US alone would face huge losses of around $11 billion. China is estimated to lose n...
Russia adds Meta to 'terrorist and extremist' groups listRussia in late March banned Facebook and Instagram for "carrying out extremist activities" after authorities accused Meta of tolerating "Ru...
ETtech Explainer: What India's new VPN rules mean for your privacyThe new rules would require VPN and cloud providers to store customer data for a period of 5 years or more, risking users privacy.
Instagram no longer accessible in Russia: ReportInstagram's app was not refreshing without a VPN connection on Monday, AFP journalists said. The social network also appeared on a list of ...
Russia ramps up pressure on foreign tech firms on eve of electionRussia's authorities have said foreign firms are hampering their efforts to block virtual private networks (VPNs) and online resources link...
Twitter shuts down 1.7 lakh accounts for spreading Chinese government narrativesTwitter is officially blocked in China, though many people in the country are able to access it using a VPN. The company said that accounts...