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......»»
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.....»»
Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener blocks Homebridge and more, to display ads
The Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener is now blocking access by Homebridge, Home Assistant, and other third-party apps. It follows the company last year discontinuing the myQ Home Bridge Hub, which made the door opener HomeKit compatible. T.....»»
Russia renamed its ambitious satellite program after Putin misspoke its name
"So I didn't even make it back and it's already renamed to Sfera." Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin shake hands during a meeting at the Konstantin Palace. (credit: Mikhail MetzelTASS vi.....»»
Pro-Russia hackers target inboxes with 0-day in webmail app used by millions
Previously unknown XSS in Roundcube let Winter Vivern steal government emails. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A relentless team of pro-Russia hackers has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in widely used webmail so.....»»
Search engine that scans billions of faces tries blocking kids from results
PimEyes is "still perfecting" its AI age-detection system. Enlarge (credit: Wirestock | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A search engine that uses facial recognition to help people scan billions of images to find their photos.....»»
Researchers propose new strategy to improve efficiency for nanotherapeutic delivery in tumors
A team led by Prof. Wang Yucai and Associate Prof. Jiang Wei from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) revealed the mechanism of the tumor vascular basement membranes (BM) blocking nanopart.....»»
A Russian satellite has shifted within 60 km of another spacecraft
When it comes to saber-rattling, few countries employ it as much as Russia does. During their ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the country's leadership has repeatedly threatened to use atomic weapons. But the threats don't stop there......»»
Google, DOJ still blocking public access to monopoly trial docs, NYT says
NYT asked the court to intervene and unseal secretive testimony in its entirety. Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) Doze.....»»
Advising Pirates to Use VPNs is “Positive News” Says Piracy Blocking Chief
Massimiliano Capitanio, head of Italian telecoms regulator AGCOM, believes the country's all-new internet blocking system will deliver a bright future in the fight against pirate IPTV services. After receiving news that pirate operators are making VP.....»»
Cyberattacks Targeting Israel Are Rising After Hamas Assault
Hacking groups, including some tied to Russia, are attacking Israeli government and media websites. Hacking groups, including some tied to Russia, are attacking Israeli government and media websites, allying themselves with the Pale.....»»
The best VPNs for watching NBA blackout games
Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world with these streaming-friendly VPNs, including ExpressVPN and NordVPN. There is no better way to spend your free time than sitting back and watching your favourite sport, preferably surrounded by mountain.....»»
After six decades, ‘Gagarin’s Start’ will meet its end as a launch pad
Agreement for funding from UAE fell through after Russia invaded Ukraine. Enlarge / A Soyuz FG rocket launches from Gagarin's Start in Kazakhstan. (credit: NASA) Because it lacks the funding to modernize its most histori.....»»
Thursday’s spacewalk at the ISS has just been postponed
NASA has called off Thursday’s spacewalk at the ISS while officials continue to investigate the cause of a coolant leak involving Russia’s Nauka module......»»
For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking
Will this leak be blamed on "external impacts" as well? Enlarge / Russia's Nauka module is seen attached to the International Space Station. (credit: Roscosmos) NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli looked out of the large wind.....»»
Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger
Coolant leaked from a backup line at the International Space Station, Russian officials said Monday, adding that there was no risk to the crew or the outpost......»»
Philippines Pirate Site Blocking Scheme Comes to Fruition
After years of lobbying activity and behind-the-scenes discussions, the Philippines is set to roll out its pirate site-blocking scheme this coming November. In a fresh memorandum of understanding, signed by the Government's Intellectual Property Offi.....»»
Russia Prepares RuStore VPN Ban After Declaring RuStore Installation Mandatory
Russia's incremental moves to eliminate online privacy regularly target VPNs. To 'free' itself from Google and Apple, in 2022 Russia launched its very own app store, which ironically offers dozens of VPNs. After the government recently announced the.....»»
Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) Effectively Defeats Pirate Site Blocking
Cloudflare has enabled Encrypted Client Hello for all customers on free plans, which includes many pirate sites. The new privacy feature makes it impossible for Internet providers to track which websites subscribers visit. As a result, it also render.....»»