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......»»
As rumors swirl about his future, Russia’s space chief darkens his rhetoric
"There is nothing to talk about. Let the sanctions be lifted first." Enlarge / Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin really knows how to fill out a hard hat. (credit: Yegor Aleyev / TASS via Getty Images) Rumors on Russian social medi.....»»
LaLiga & Serie A Win New Pirate IPTV Blocking Orders Against ISPs
Two top-tier European football leagues have been successful in their latest bids to have pirate IPTV services blocked by internet service providers. Following applications filed this year by LaLiga and a Serie A rightsholder in Malta, three local ISP.....»»
Pirate Site Blocking Expansion to Mobile Networks Raises New Questions
Recording industry group BPI has announced that its program to block pirate sites via court injunctions in the UK will expand to mobile networks, starting with industry leader EE. Tests on EE connections currently yield mixed results but given the co.....»»
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion
Instagram has been blocking posts that mention abortion, at times asking users to verify their age before being able to view such posts. In an investigation by the Associated Press, several advocacy groups found their posts hidden from public view an.....»»
Ad Blocking: What It Is & How to Use It
Ad blocking tools have been around for years, and there are hundreds of options on the market. Which is best for your needs? Continue reading........»»
Microsoft changes its mind on blocking Office macros once again
It's still blocking Office macros - just not yet......»»
Russia fines Apple for not storing iCloud data in country
Russian authorities have fined Apple $33,900 for allegedly breaking the law that requires local users' iCloud data to be stored on servers within the country.Russia introduce the law in September 2015, and it was reported at the time that Apple had p.....»»
Apple fined by Russian court for refusing to store user iCloud data in Russia
Russia has apparently demanded that Apple store user iCloud data relating to Russian citizens domestically. Apple has seemingly refused to comply, based on an Interfax news report (via Reuters). The court fined Apple 2 million roubles (worth approxi.....»»
Russia fines Apple for breaking storage law with iCloud
Russian authorities have fined Apple $33,900 for allegedly breaking the law that requires local users' iCloud data to be stored on servers within the country.Russia introduce the law in September 2015, and it was reported at the time that Apple had p.....»»
Morocco, a top fertilizer producer, could hold a key to the world"s food supply
Morocco has a large fertilizer industry with huge production capacity and international reach. It is one of the world's top four fertilizer exporters following Russia, China and Canada......»»
Microsoft has changed its mind about blocking Office macros by default
Microsoft has decided to go back on its decision to block Office macros by default......»»
Microsoft Rolls Back Blocking Office VBA Macros By Default
Microsoft is rolling back a planned change to block Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in a variety of Office apps. From a report: Announced earlier this year, Microsoft had been planning to prevent Office users from easily enablin.....»»
This Week in Space: NASA Blasts Russia’s Use of the ISS For Anti-Ukrainian Propaganda
This Week in Space: NASA Blasts Russia’s Use of the ISS For Anti-Ukrainian Propaganda.....»»
How War in Ukraine Roiled Russia"s "Coolest Company"
The decline of Yandex, the Russian version of Google, is emblematic of the economic and cultural troubles spawned by the invasion. From a report: What a difference a war makes. Just a few months ago, Yandex stood out as a rare Russian business succes.....»»
Group-IB splits its domestic and international business into two separate companies
Group-IB has completed the first step in a series of actions aimed at separating its Russia and CIS business. Group-IB has just transferred its activities in Russia to a new entity under local management. The company’s global headquarters regis.....»»
Google Allowed Banned Russian Company to Siphon User Data
RuTarget, an advertising technology firm owned by Russia’s biggest state bank, enjoyed unfettered visibility into Google’s user data for months after the firm appeared on a US Treasury sanctions list. The post.....»»
Walking a tightrope (4): Geopolitical risks
To avoid the air spaces being affected by Russia-Ukraine war, the planes of Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines may reroute to Alaska and Canada, which may not only add four extra hours of flight time, but also make Alaska a new stopping and refueling.....»»
Maryna Viazovska, Ukrainian Fields winner "changed forever" by war
Ukrainian maths professor Maryna Viazovska, who on Tuesday won the top mathematics prize, the Fields Medal, said her life "changed forever" when Russia invaded her home country......»»
Research reveals British people feel very differently about some refugees than others
As of late May, in the three months since Russia invaded Ukraine, 6.8 million refugees had fled the war into other countries. The majority, some 3.6 million people, headed to Poland, while another million went to Romania. European Union nations and o.....»»
Macro headwinds bring more uncertainty to Taiwan electronics manufacturing outlook
Rising raw materials costs from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and worsening inflation continue to challenge Taiwan's electronics manufacturing industry, bringing more uncertainty to the industry outlook this year, according to the Taiwan Institute o.....»»