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Articles with tag "Internet"
on the blacklist
Russia Blocked 5K Websites Per Week in 2022, NGO Says
Russia has blocked an average of 4,900 websites per week so far in 2022, according to an internet freedom NGO’s tally published by the Kommersant...
internet clampdown
Russia Has Blocked 138K Websites Since Ukraine Invasion, Prosecutor Says
The Kremlin has sought to strictly control the narrative of the war at home since invading Ukraine on Feb. 24.
policing the web
Russia Fines WhatsApp, Snapchat, Tinder for Data Law Violations
Russian law requires tech companies to store the data they hold on Russian users locally.
mixed results
Darknet Marketplace Shutdown Upends Russia’s Illegal Drug Market
While there are new ways to help mitigate the harmful effects of drugs, Hydra's shutdown may have negative short-term impacts.
bearer of fake news
Russian Search Engines to Label Wikipedia as ‘War Fakes’ Spreader
Russian search engines will be required to inform Wikipedia users that the site spreads “fake news” about the invasion of Ukraine.
evading the system
U.S. Funds Software for Russians to Slip Past Censors
The U.S .-backed Open Technology Fund estimates 4 million users in Russia have received VPNs from firms Psiphon and nthLink.
internet clampdown
Proton VPN Says ‘Likely’ Blocked in Russia
Roskomnadzor confirmed that it was taking measures to thwart VPN services.
financial insolvency
Google Russia to File for Bankruptcy
The tech giant's Russian subsidiary was fined $113.5 million in December 2021 for failure to remove content banned in Russia.
domestic youtube
Cyberattack Knocks Out Russian Video Platform Rutube
The site has been offline since Monday morning, ahead of Russia's annual Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow.
thousand pinpricks
Hacker Attacks on Russia Gain Attention But Cause Little Damage
In retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, hackers have hit Russia with DDoS attacks, data leaks and anti-war posts on state-owned websites.
changing hands
Russia's Yandex Sells News and Blogging Products to VK
The sale of Yandex.News and Yandex.Zen comes as Yandex faces an increasingly uncertain future.
tech troubles
Turmoil at ‘Russia’s Google’ Amid Sanctions, War and Censorship
“I realized that we as a company are responsible for this. We are not victims, we are actors,” said one former Yandex employee.
internet issues
‘Failing Technology Museum’: Uncertainty for Russian Telecoms as Foreign Firms Flee
With foreign firms unable to carry out upgrades, Russia faces the risk of being stuck with outdated equipment.
info crackdown
Russia Accuses Google of 'Fake News,' Bans Ads
Russia has already limited access to Google News app and website and accused Google of being "anti-Russian."
illicit trade
Germany Closes Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
Some experts speculate that Hydra could soon return despite Germany's action.
moderation spat
YouTube Accused of 'Censorship' in Russia
Fears mount that the U.S. company maybe next in line for a ban in Russia.
reduced presence
Google Evacuates Russian Staff Amid Fears of Closure – Bloomberg
Google's heavy moderation of pro-Russian media amid the invasion of Ukraine reportedly prompted worries that Russia would ban YouTube.
online enmity
Russia Accuses Google, YouTube of 'Terrorist' Activities
The comments mark the first step towards a possible access ban.
LOCALIZATION
Apple Bows to Kremlin Demands For Local Office
Russia has demanded foreign tech companies open local representative offices or face hefty fines.
mandatory content
Russia to Require Netflix to Stream State Television Broadcasts
Russia has in recent months tightened restrictions on foreign internet giants’ operations within its borders.
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