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Articles with tag "Internet"

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With foreign firms unable to carry out upgrades, Russia faces the risk of being stuck with outdated equipment.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. 
pay the toll

Russia Fines Google, Meta Record $125M for Banned Content

The penalty against the tech giant marks the first time Russia has imposed a fine based on a company’s turnover.
TAKEOVER

Russia’s VK Appoints Son of Kremlin Insider as New CEO

Appointment raises fears of more government influence over the social media platform.
Internet Freedom

Russia Blocks TOR Anonymity Service

TOR allows users to stealthily surf the internet and bypass locally imposed web restrictions.
opinion Andrei Soldatov

Why the Kremlin Blocking TOR Is a Big Deal

The encryption software allows users to access websites and pages blocked by the authorities, but TOR has been political since its inception in the 1960s...
contraband chachkis

Russia Briefly Bans Etsy Over Knockoff Designer Goods – Kommersant

Access to the website was restored after Etsy removed the knockoff page that sold fake products from brands like Gucci.
YAPPY

Russia Launches Homemade TikTok Alternative

State-owned media conglomerate launches new video-sharing platform as Russia ramps up pressure on foreign tech companies.
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