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One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network
5 months ago

One Tech Tip: To hide your internet activity or your IP address, use a virtual private network

Associated Press  

LONDON — On the move and looking for an internet connection to check email or post a video to TikTok? It’s one of those times when it’s best to use a virtual private network, or VPN. One is a “kill switch” that halts all internet traffic if the VPN’s connection goes down, preventing stray bits of data from getting out. …

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Myanmar’s embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs
6 months, 1 week ago

Myanmar’s embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can be used to circumvent blockages of banned websites and services. Operators of Myanmar’s top telecom companies MPT, Ooredoo, Atom and the military-backed Mytel, as well as fiber internet services, told The Associated …

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Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Last week, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India sought inputs on whether it would be possible to have “selective” app bans instead of internet shutdowns, in order to reduce the impact that a wholesale communications lockdown can entail. The approach suggested by TRAI would require telecom operators and messaging app firms like WhatsApp to cooperate with …

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After High Court Nudge, Manipur Govt Forms Expert Panel To Explore Limited Internet Restoration By Blocking VPNs And Social Media
1 year, 5 months ago

After High Court Nudge, Manipur Govt Forms Expert Panel To Explore Limited Internet Restoration By Blocking VPNs And Social Media

Live Law  

Following Manipur High Court's direction for limited internet service to public for urgent and essential services, the State government has constituted a 12-member expert committee to assess the feasibility of blocking VPN servers as a means to safely restore internet connectivity while maintaining restrictions on social media platforms. Internet ban has been continuing in the State since May 3 due …

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Manipur HC panel to check if internet can be restored by blocking VPNs, social media
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur HC panel to check if internet can be restored by blocking VPNs, social media

The Hindu  

The Manipur High Court has constituted a 12-member expert committee to look into the possibility of blocking VPN servers so that the State’s internet access can be restored safely while still maintaining restrictions on social media websites. Expert panel The court, which is exploring ways to restore the Internet, first sought options to block social media websites. When the government …

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VPN use skyrockets in Russia during Ukraine invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

VPN use skyrockets in Russia during Ukraine invasion

Al Jazeera  

Millions of Russians are now getting access to information outside of the country with help from virtual private networks. Russian citizens are turning to virtual private networks in droves in an effort to bypass state-controlled media reporting on the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, news reports say. Millions of Russians are now getting access to information outside of the country with …

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