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Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia
OUR TAKE VPN is gaining traction globally as a tool to bypass geographic restrictions and protect personal privacy. In countries like Russia, VPN is not only a tool for freedom of information, but an essential means of protecting personal privacy from government censorship.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter Wh…
Headline
OUR TAKE VPN is gaining traction globally as a tool to bypass geographic restrictions and protect personal privacy. In countries like Russia, VPN is not only a tool for freedom of information, but an essential means of protecting personal privacy from government censorship.–Zora…
Context
OUR TAKE VPN is gaining traction globally as a tool to bypass geographic restrictions and protect personal privacy. In countries like Russia, VPN is not only a tool for freedom of information, but an essential means of protecting personal privacy from government censorship. –Zora Lin, BTW reporter Us tech giant Apple has removed 25 mobile apps for VPN services from its app store at the request of Russia’s state communications regulator Roskomnadsor, Interfax news agency reports on Thursday.
Evidence
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Analysis
Demand for VPN services soar in Russia after President Vladimir Putin orders troops into Ukraine in 2022 and authorities restricts access to some Western social media. Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadsor has blocked access to some large VPNS, but others remain available. Also read: YouTube cancels Premium subscriptions using VPN Also read: Demystifying anti-DDoS VPN: Enhancing cyber security
Key Points
- At the request of Russia’s state communications regulator Roskomnadsor, Apple removes 25 VPN services from its app store.
- Russia’s communications regulator, Roskomnadsor, has blocked access to some large VPNS.
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