TechnologyRussia Latest Censorship takes Citizens Back to Dark web,...

Russia Latest Censorship takes Citizens Back to Dark web, VPNS

-

- Advertisment -spot_img

The citizens of Russia are currently facing internet restrictions owing to the ongoing crisis between their country and Ukraine.

The citizens of Russia are currently facing internet restrictions owing to ongoing crisis between their country and Ukraine, then embracing VPNs as alternative
Pix: Google

It is now difficult to recognize news outlets and social media platforms from the region as they have vanished from the web. Two of the significant-global tech companies that have pulled out their services are Netflix and Apple.

Earlier this month, the Kremlin banned Twitter and Facebook from the Russian internet, and on Monday it blocked access to Instagram.

Digital isolation is currently prevalent in Russia, cutting off millions of citizens from access to accurate information and online spaces to express opinions.

In addition to the Kremlin blocking access to numerous online platforms and news sites, several companies and outlets have been forced to suspend their operations after the country passed a law that makes it a serious crime to publish information the government deems as fake.

Other international news organisations, including the BBC, CNN, and Bloomberg, also suspended service in Russia, citing the “fake news” law. Tiktok has also blocked 95% of content from Russian users.

“It is the first time a global social media platform has restricted access to content at this scale,” Tracking Exposed said in a tweet.

“While obviously there’s legitimate concerns and the need to impose sanctions on Russia, some of the actions are now basically isolating and disconnecting people who are in fact opposing the war,” Krapiva told Insider.

As the digital isolation continues and global tech companies pulling out, the Russian have taken efforts to stay connected through the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network, according to Wikipedia.

VPN companies have been reportedly gaining more users from Russia, hence the confirmation that Russian’s citizens are now accessing the internet through a secondary and remote server that bypass specific country’s restrictions.

 

newswebbs
newswebbshttps://newswebbs.com
New Webbs is an independent online news platform launched with the aim of connecting the world with the latest news on the web.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest news

Mamuda Beverages Dragged to Court for Trademark Infringement With POP Power Energy Drink

Lagos, Nigeria - Mamuda Beverages Limited, a Kano-based beverage company, has been dragged to court again with its Pop...

Just In: Soludo Assures Anambra Indigenes in the UK of a Homeland of Opportunities

Anambra, Nigeria - In consolidation of his administration's three years in office and continuation of the town hall meeting...

FGN Moves To Foster Implementation Of FOCAC Agreements

As part of efforts to ensure the prompt actualization of agreements with the People’s Republic of China, the Federal...

Police Dismantle Cyber Fraud Training Centre In Lagos, Detain Suspects

Lagos, Nigeria - The police command in Lagos says it uncovered and dismantled an internet fraud training facility known...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

Zimbabwean Authorities Arrest, Charge Citizens Following Anti-Government Protests

No fewer than ninety-five (95) citizens had been arrested by the Zimbabwe police on Tuesday after a day of...

Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO, Kyari, Replaces With Ex-Shell MD, Ojulari

Lagos, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu has disengaged the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...

Must read

- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you