Russia is blocking more and more VPNs
The Russian government is increasingly blocking URLs linked to VPN services as part of its ongoing war efforts......»»
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so
On Friday afternoon, Beeper Mini on Android stopped working and Apple confirmed today that it “took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” more….....»»
Apple faces antitrust criticism for blocking Beeper Mini: ‘Protecting profits by squashing competitors’
Last week, Beeper Mini debuted as a way to bring iMessage to Android, without having to hand over your Apple ID credentials. A few days later, Apple made a change that stopped Beeper Mini from working – and it promised to continue doing so. App.....»»
Beeper Mini for Android lives again, but for how long is anybody"s guess
Beeper Mini is back and working, with the developers releasing an update for the Android app that lets it use Apple's iMessage network once again.Following the launch of the Android app and the blocking of it by Apple, Beeper insisted that a fix was.....»»
Watch the birth of the International Space Station 25 years ago
Exactly 25 years ago, the U.S. Unity module linked together with Russia’s Zarya module in Earth orbit, marking the beginning of the International Space Station......»»
Study reveals changes in glaciers, snow cover and permafrost in Chinese Altai mountains since 2000
The Altai Mountains are located in the eastern hinterland of Central Asia, bordering Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. Chinese Altai Mountains, located in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, belongs to the southern slope of the midd.....»»
How to unblock porn sites and stream anonymously
Unblock porn sites and stream anonymously with the best porn VPNs. Online privacy is in short supply, but that doesn't make it any less important. Your data is seriously valuable stuff, and you should be doing everything you can to protect it w.....»»
Express VPN joins the growing ranks of VPNs on Apple TV
The VPNs have come for Apple TV, and ExpressVPN is atop the heap. But do you need a virtual private network on your streaming device?.....»»
Chrome’s next weapon in the War on Ad Blockers: Slower extension updates
When ad blocking is a cat-and-mouse game, make the mouse slower. Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) Google's war on ad b.....»»
Who supports Putin? Men, older generations and traditionalists, study shows
An international team of researchers has released an exhaustive look at support for Russia's autocratic President Vladimir Putin across several neighboring countries......»»
Agronomists save tomatoes from toxic aluminum with melatonin
RUDN University agronomists and colleagues from China and Iran have helped tomatoes cope with the toxic effect of aluminum in acidic soils with the help of melatonin. This hormone contributes to nitric oxide production, blocking the toxic metal and p.....»»
Here’s how YouTube is punishing users with ad blockers
It seems that YouTube is punishing users who have somehow managed to circumvent their anti-ad blocking system. The post Here’s how YouTube is punishing users with ad blockers appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube has been cracking down ha.....»»
Why cyber war readiness is critical for democracies
Once the war in Ukraine ends, Russia’s offensive cyber capabilities will be directed towards other targets, Rik Ferguson, VP Security Intelligence for Forescout, predicted at IRISSCON on Thursday. Rik Ferguson on stage at IRISSCON 2023 The skil.....»»
Two new species of worms discovered off Japan"s Ryukyu Islands
A team of marine scientists and zoologists from Japan, Malaysia, the U.S. and Russia has discovered two new species of Hesionidae—a type of segmented worm. In their paper published in the journal PeerJ, the group describes how they found the worms.....»»
Russia will pay heavy price for Avdiivka, says Ukraine
Russia will pay heavy price for Avdiivka, says Ukraine.....»»
Two new species of racerunner lizard discovered in Iran
A team of zoologists and biologists affiliated with several institutions in Russia and Iran has identified two new species of racerunner lizards in Iran. In their paper published in the journal Zootaxa, the group describes where the lizards were foun.....»»
The best VPN Black Friday deals you can (and should) shop now
If you've wanted to pick up a new VPN for some time, these early Black Friday deals on VPNs will be right up your alley......»»
Sandworm hackers incapacitated Ukrainian power grid amid missile strike
Russia-backed ATP group Sandworm is behind the cyberattack that caused disruption of parts of the Ukrainian power grid in late 2022, according to Mandiant. About Sandworm “Sandworm is a threat actor that has carried out cyber operations in supp.....»»
Some Pirate Sites Received More Visitors After Being Blocked
Blocking pirate sites is widely believed to reduce the number of visits to the targeted domains. However, new research based on data provided by WIPO and funded by the Republic of Korea, suggests that's not always the case. Roughly a quarter of all d.....»»
Russia Blocks 167 VPNs, Steps Up OpenVPN & WireGuard Disruption
The head of the Russian department responsible for identifying threats to the "stability, security and integrity" of the internet, has revealed the extent of the Kremlin's VPN crackdown. Former FSO officer Sergei Khutortsev, a central figure in Russi.....»»
The best cheap VPNs in November 2023
The best cheap VPNs deals, including popular services like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. The best VPNs aren't necessarily the most expensive. Some of the best VPNs are actually really affordable, which is great news for anyone looking to.....»»