Law outlawing use of VPNs comes into effect in Russia
A law banning the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, and other internet proxy services has come into effect in Russia.
A law banning the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, and other internet proxy services has come into effect in Russia.
Internet
Nov 1, 2017
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Internet censors have a new target. The Chinese and Russian governments recently announced plans to block the use of "virtual private networks" (VPNs), which are a key tool for people trying to avoid internet restrictions ...
Internet
Aug 23, 2017
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An Australian court on Friday ordered internet providers to block more than 40 piracy websites after a successful case by leading film distributors, in a major ruling on online content sharing.
Internet
Aug 18, 2017
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There are 95 million American households with fixed - as in, not wireless - internet access, but few of us really understand why we pay what we pay, especially when we hear about a neighbor or relative with a cheaper rate ...
Telecom
Aug 2, 2017
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During large disasters, like hurricanes, wildfires and terrorist attacks, people want emergency responders to arrive quickly and help people deal with the crisis. In order to do their best, police, medics, firefighters and ...
Telecom
Aug 1, 2017
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Russia's parliament on Friday voted to outlaw web tools that allow internet users to sidestep official bans of certain websites, the nation's latest effort to tighten controls of online services.
Internet
Jul 21, 2017
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Somalia's internet has returned after an outage of more than three weeks cost the Horn of Africa nation about $10 million a day, authorities said Monday.
Telecom
Jul 17, 2017
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Apple has unveiled plans to build a data centre in China to store its local iCloud customers' personal details, marking the first such move by a foreign technology firm following the imposition of strict new cyber-security ...
Security
Jul 13, 2017
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AT&T has a surprise for tech firms and internet activists supporting net neutrality, the principle that bars internet service providers from playing favorites with websites and apps.
Telecom
Jul 12, 2017
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Right now, you may have a shaky idea of what net neutrality is, but on July 12, a massive online protest plans to make you painfully aware.
Telecom
Jul 12, 2017
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