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......»»
Russians Plundered $5M Farm Vehicles from Ukraine - to Find They"ve Been Remotely Disabled
CNN cites a local source imagining the surprise of the looters of a Ukranian farm equipment dealership who'd transported some heavy machines over 700 miles to Russia. "They realized that they could not even turn them on, because the harvesters were l.....»»
The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web
Have you ever gotten the sneaking feeling that someone's creeping over your virtual shoulder while you browse the web? Don't freak out, but your gut is right: Your internet service provider (ISP) is tracking your every click to compile anonymous brow.....»»
How Russians - and Ukranians - are Using Stolen Data
While Russia's "relentless digital assaults" on Ukraine might seem less damaging than anticipated, the attacks actually focused on a different goal with "chilling potential consequences," reports the Associated Press. "Data collection." Even in an e.....»»
Lawsuit alleges Apple should have to pay damages to consumers for suspending Apple Pay in Russia
A law firm in Russia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, seeking 90 million roubles ($1.28 million) in damages. The firm claims the tech giant has negatively affected consumers by withdrawing Apple Pay from the country. more… The post Lawsuit al.....»»
Apple sued by Russian users over suspension of Apple Pay
A Russian class-action lawsuit seeks $1.26 million in damages after Apple suspends the use of Apple Pay in Russia.Credit: AppleRussian law firm Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners claims that Apple has violated Russian consumers' rights after the Cupert.....»»
"Polaroids" help scientists detect hazardous ice on airplane plating
Researchers from Skoltech, MIPT, Russia's State Research Institute of Civil Aviation, the University of North Texas, and York University have simplified and automated the lab procedure used to test anti-icing fluids that ensure safe aircraft takeoff......»»
Heat wave scorches India"s wheat crop, snags export plans
An unusually early, record-shattering heat wave in India has reduced wheat yields, raising questions about how the country will balance its domestic needs with ambitions to increase exports and make up for shortfalls due to Russia's war in Ukraine......»»
Russia wages “relentless and destructive” cyberattacks to bolster Ukraine invasion
Cyberattacks complement and are sometimes timed to military actions. Enlarge / Flag of Russia on a computer binary codes falling from the top and fading away. (credit: Getty Images) On March 1, Russian forces invading Ukraine.....»»
Chinese drone maker DJI halts business in Russia and Ukraine
DJI, the world's top drone maker, will temporarily stop doing business in Russia and Ukraine......»»
Hacktivists" activity drives DDoS volumes to all-time high
The Russia - Ukraine conflict proved to be quite the catalyst for DDoS attacks.....»»
Chess.com Banned By Russia
Chess.com Banned By Russia.....»»
Hackers Reportedly Target Wind-Energy Companies In Europe
An anonymous reader quotes a report from PC Magazine: European wind-energy companies have reportedly been targeted by hackers -- or been affected by cyberattacks on their suppliers -- since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. The Wall Street Jou.....»»
Nathusius" pipistrelle bat sets a new bat migration record with a 2,400 km flight
A small bat migrated at least 2,486 km from Russia to the French Alps, according to recently uncovered evidence published in De Gruyter's international journal Mammalia. This migration beats the previous record flight, from Latvia to Spain, by 260 km.....»»
PC shipments could drop more than 10% in 2022
Worldwide PC shipments are expected to slip at least 10% on year in 2022 due to a drastic drop in Chromebook demand from the education segment, while the PC supply chain in China is also being seriously impacted by the war between Russia and Ukraine.....»»
What Happened After Russia Seized Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site?
The Associated Press files this report from Chernobyl, where invading tanks in February "churned up highly contaminated soil from the site of the 1986 accident that was the world's worst nuclear disaster..." "Here in the dirt of one of the world's.....»»
American Phone-Tracking Firm Demo"d Surveillance Powers By Spying On CIA and NSA
Anomaly Six, a secretive government contractor, claims to monitor the movements of billions of phones around the world and unmask spies with the press of a button. Reader BeerFartMoron shares a report: In the months leading up to Russia's invasion of.....»»
Apple Pay in Russia: Suspension of service leads to lawsuit against iPhone maker
Apple Pay in Russia was last month suspended by the Cupertino company as one of a range of sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine. A class action lawsuit has now been filed against Apple, arguing that Russian consumers have been h.....»»
Space Blocs: The future of international cooperation in space is splitting along lines of power on Earth
Even during times of conflict on the ground, space has historically been an arena of collaboration among nations. But trends in the past decade suggest that the nature of cooperation in space is shifting, and fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.....»»
Russia Bars Entry To US VP Harris, Meta CEO Zuckerberg and Other US Officials and Figures
Russia on Thursday expanded an entry ban on U.S. officials to include U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and 28 other American officials, businesspeople and journalists. From a report: The sanctions list, published by the Russian foreign ministry, inc.....»»
Russian law firm plans to sue Apple over removal of Apple Pay
A law firm based in Russia says that it will file a class action suit on behalf of Russians, arguing that the shutting down of Apple Pay in the region caused "intentional moral damage."Credit: AppleUsers of Russian banks subjected to sanctions by the.....»»