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Russia’s crackdown on VPNs reaches new heights as internet restrictions intensify (www.techradar.com)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by d00ery@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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As the UK, Australia, and other countries appear to be introducing ID requirements and banning anonymous access, Russia reveals it has the ability to block VPN access.

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[–] eleitl@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

The Great Chinese Firewall isn't nearly as oppressive.