On May 1 Iran announced that, following Russia, it too would be blocking access to Telegram for its citizens. Telegram, a popular messaging app which offers end to end encryption, was blocked by Russian authorities in mid-April after the company refused to provide the government with encryption keys. While Telegram …
Read More »China’s Oppression of Journalists of International Concern
According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF) China jails the largest number of journalists in the world. RSF warns against complacency towards China’s continued abuse of press freedom, suggesting that other authoritarian countries across Asia are looking at Beijing as a model for managing their own press. In 2018 China has …
Read More »US and UK Reports on Russian Hackers Attacking Devices Worldwide
The governmental bodies of both nations warn that compromised routers can be used in future cyber attacks. On Monday, the United States and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement, alleging that hackers linked to the Russian government have gained access to routers across the globe, with the purpose of …
Read More »Digital Anti-Censorship Billboards Removed by Google Street View
A series of billboards questioning the status quo and chastising world leaders has appeared on Google Street View, which then the internet giant promptly removed. The billboards were made in a campaign to combat censorship and promote freedom of speech and expression. The Swedish subdivision of “Reporters Without Borders” worked …
Read More »VPN Still Possible in China Regardless of Ban Since March 31
Even though China has banned all virtual private network services in the country on the 31st of March, the regulation has not come into practical effect. Such services report that users in China are still able to connect to them without any difficulties. Strengthening the Great Firewall China currently blocks …
Read More »Webrtc Bug Resurfaces on VPNs: IP Addresses of Users are Leaking as a Result
At least 20 percent of studied VPNs were said to be leaking the IP addresses of their clients. The news is worrisome as users rely on VPNs to do investigative journalism and in repressive states. VPNs are lauded for their ability to keep people’s data safe at all times. However, …
Read More »Well-Known VPN Networks Shown to Leak your Data
Well-known VPN networks like HotSpot Shield, Pure VPN and Zenmate, are leaking user’s information, VPN Mentor discovered this when they researched virtual private networks (VPN). Sensitive data on millions of users are vulnerable, the privacy advocate network found. Data Leaked VPN’s help users access websites blocked by their ISP’s, and …
Read More »Huge Security Flaws Exposed In Hanwha Cameras
A range of smart cameras is vulnerable to hackers because they contain a range of security vulnerabilities. Hackers will be able to exploit these and might be able to use them for surveillance and exploits on the networks these cameras are linked to. Cameras made by Hanwha Techwin might permit …
Read More »How a VPN blocks GCHQ and British ISP´s into your Privacy
An important session of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) was carried out recently. A GCHQ witness has been offering contradictory and confusing evidence and Privacy International found the way to cross-examine him. This was an extraordinary opportunity to shed light on GCHQ´s bulk collection powers. Internet users also got the …
Read More »EU ‘Recommends’ 1 Hour Takedown on Terrorist Content
The EU expects that internet platforms remove terrorist and illegal content within the hour of its posting. If companies fail to comply with recommendations, the Commission will take legal action. Critics fear this rule could lead to censorship and other unintended consequences. Voluntary adherence, or Else The EU has announced …
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