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Dozens Charged For Violating VPN Ban In Jammu And Kashmir
Dozens of people have been charged in Jammu and Kashmir for using virtual private networks (VPN) after police intensified a major crackdown against the unauthorised use of VPN services.
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3 More Districts Come Under VPN Ban In Jammu and Kashmir
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on the use of Virtual Private Network or VPN. Citing misuse of VPN services and threat to national security, a ban on VPN has been extended to three more districts.
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Dog Photos, VPNs, Fake IDs: How Australian Teens Are Beating Social Media Ban
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, but teens are already finding ways around it.
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8,000% Spike In VPN Sign-Ups In Nepal After Social Media Ban
Nepal's sudden social media blackout triggered an unprecedented rush for virtual private networks (VPN), with sign-ups from the country skyrocketing 6,000 per cent in three days.
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
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Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia To Now Fine Searching For 'Extremist' Content Online, Promoting VPNs
Russia's State Duma approved new fines for searching for content considered "extremist" and virtual private network providers that enable access to that material as authorities deepen a long-running crackdown on the internet.
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Hania Aamir Reacts To Indian Fans Using VPN To Access Her Banned Instagram: "Ro Doongi"
Despite the ban, several Indian fans have found a workaround to stay connected with their favourite Pakistani artists
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Elon Musk Refers To X By Its Old Name "Twitter", Internet Reacts
Elon Musk shared a meme which showed a person lying on a pile of money, with the caption "POV: VPN companies after Brazil banned Twitter."
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
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Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Days
A man in Rajouri district was booked on Tuesday for using virtual private network (VPN) which was banned last month by the district administration, officials said.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Using VPNs, Former FTX CEO Says He Used It for Football
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was banned from using virtual private networks while out on bail, as a judge expressed concern that VPNs present similar risks to the FTX co-founder’s use of encrypted messaging apps. Bankman-Fried, who was charged with fraud after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, says he used a VPN just to watch football.
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Iranians Hit by Near-Total Internet Blackout as Amid Nationwide Mass Protests: All Details
Iranians were hit by a widespread Internet blackout on Wednesday as nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police continued for the fifth day. NetBlocks, a London-based group that monitors Internet access, had earlier reported widespread disruptions to both Instagram and WhatsApp, while parent ...
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VPN Demand in Russia Skyrockets After Facebook, Instagram Block
VPN demand has skyrocketed in Russia shortly after Moscow decided to cut access to Instagram and Facebook in the country. Meta had restricted access to Russian state media on its platforms and allowed users to post messages such as "Death to the Russian invaders".
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Twitter Ban in Nigeria Over Deleting President’s Tweet Condemned by US, EU
The US and the European Union voiced concern over Nigeria's decision to indefinitely ban Twitter after the US social media giant deleted a tweet from the president's account for violating its rules.
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Dozens Charged For Violating VPN Ban In Jammu And Kashmir
Dozens of people have been charged in Jammu and Kashmir for using virtual private networks (VPN) after police intensified a major crackdown against the unauthorised use of VPN services.
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3 More Districts Come Under VPN Ban In Jammu and Kashmir
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on the use of Virtual Private Network or VPN. Citing misuse of VPN services and threat to national security, a ban on VPN has been extended to three more districts.
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Dog Photos, VPNs, Fake IDs: How Australian Teens Are Beating Social Media Ban
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s came into effect on Wednesday, but teens are already finding ways around it.
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8,000% Spike In VPN Sign-Ups In Nepal After Social Media Ban
Nepal's sudden social media blackout triggered an unprecedented rush for virtual private networks (VPN), with sign-ups from the country skyrocketing 6,000 per cent in three days.
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Russia Scrutinises Online Behavior, Bans "Extremist" Content
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
-
Russia Imposes Partial Restrictions on WhatsApp, Telegram Voice Calls
Russia, through its media and internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has reportedly imposed a partial restriction on voice calls made via two instant messaging apps, WhatsApp and Telegram. The regulator said that it took this step to better fight crime. Moreover, the regulator said that several law enforcement agencies and citizens appealed that the two...
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Russia To Now Fine Searching For 'Extremist' Content Online, Promoting VPNs
Russia's State Duma approved new fines for searching for content considered "extremist" and virtual private network providers that enable access to that material as authorities deepen a long-running crackdown on the internet.
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Hania Aamir Reacts To Indian Fans Using VPN To Access Her Banned Instagram: "Ro Doongi"
Despite the ban, several Indian fans have found a workaround to stay connected with their favourite Pakistani artists
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Elon Musk Refers To X By Its Old Name "Twitter", Internet Reacts
Elon Musk shared a meme which showed a person lying on a pile of money, with the caption "POV: VPN companies after Brazil banned Twitter."
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Signal Private Messenger Blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor: Report
Signal Private Messenger has been blocked in Russia by Roskomnadzor, the country's state communications watchdog, according to news agency Interfax. The app has reportedly been blocked in the country for violating laws linked to anti-terrorist operations, but Signal users in Russia have reported that the service is working normally when accessed vi...
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Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Days
A man in Rajouri district was booked on Tuesday for using virtual private network (VPN) which was banned last month by the district administration, officials said.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Using VPNs, Former FTX CEO Says He Used It for Football
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was banned from using virtual private networks while out on bail, as a judge expressed concern that VPNs present similar risks to the FTX co-founder’s use of encrypted messaging apps. Bankman-Fried, who was charged with fraud after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, says he used a VPN just to watch football.
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Iranians Hit by Near-Total Internet Blackout as Amid Nationwide Mass Protests: All Details
Iranians were hit by a widespread Internet blackout on Wednesday as nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran's morality police continued for the fifth day. NetBlocks, a London-based group that monitors Internet access, had earlier reported widespread disruptions to both Instagram and WhatsApp, while parent ...
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VPN Demand in Russia Skyrockets After Facebook, Instagram Block
VPN demand has skyrocketed in Russia shortly after Moscow decided to cut access to Instagram and Facebook in the country. Meta had restricted access to Russian state media on its platforms and allowed users to post messages such as "Death to the Russian invaders".
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Twitter Ban in Nigeria Over Deleting President’s Tweet Condemned by US, EU
The US and the European Union voiced concern over Nigeria's decision to indefinitely ban Twitter after the US social media giant deleted a tweet from the president's account for violating its rules.
