The Internet Never Forgets: Fighting the Memory HoleThe internet's ability to remember is crucial for preserving historical facts against censorship.Memory-holing allows the powerful to manipulate public perception by erasing mistakes from history.
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for PutinRussia intensifies internet censorship ahead of elections, restricting political activism and free speech.Russia adopts authoritarian internet regulation modeled after China and Iran, surprising experts with the scale of recent blocks.
Russia successfully tested cutting off access to the global web as it continues to build its sovereign internetRussia is advancing its own sovereign internet, limiting global access and controlling information flow in designated regions.
Russian users get locked out of Telegram and WhatsApp as Moscow intensifies internet censorshipRussia's messaging services faced a DDoS attack, causing temporary outages and highlighting issues of internet censorship and control.
Protesting Serbian Students Set 24-Hour Belgrade Blockade, Joined By Farmers, OthersIndividuals in Russia or occupied Ukraine with Russian passports might face legal consequences for interacting with this content.
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for PutinRussia intensifies internet censorship ahead of elections, restricting political activism and free speech.Russia adopts authoritarian internet regulation modeled after China and Iran, surprising experts with the scale of recent blocks.
Russia successfully tested cutting off access to the global web as it continues to build its sovereign internetRussia is advancing its own sovereign internet, limiting global access and controlling information flow in designated regions.
Russian users get locked out of Telegram and WhatsApp as Moscow intensifies internet censorshipRussia's messaging services faced a DDoS attack, causing temporary outages and highlighting issues of internet censorship and control.
Protesting Serbian Students Set 24-Hour Belgrade Blockade, Joined By Farmers, OthersIndividuals in Russia or occupied Ukraine with Russian passports might face legal consequences for interacting with this content.
Don't Make Copyright Law in Smoke-Filled RoomsCopyright reform should involve transparency and inclusion of ordinary internet users, rather than being decided behind closed doors by corporate interests.
How the United States Learned to Love Internet CensorshipAmerica's status as the home of the free internet is declining due to increasing regulations and censorship.Legislation targeting foreign apps like TikTok reflects a significant shift in the perception of internet freedom in the U.S.
Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected worldEfforts to protect minors online may lead to internet censorship affecting LGBTQ+, gender identity, and other sensitive topics.
Florida sees VPN demand surge after Pornhub blockedFlorida's VPN usage skyrocketed by over 1,000% after Pornhub was blocked, illustrating the impact of censorship laws on online privacy tools.
Don't Make Copyright Law in Smoke-Filled RoomsCopyright reform should involve transparency and inclusion of ordinary internet users, rather than being decided behind closed doors by corporate interests.
How the United States Learned to Love Internet CensorshipAmerica's status as the home of the free internet is declining due to increasing regulations and censorship.Legislation targeting foreign apps like TikTok reflects a significant shift in the perception of internet freedom in the U.S.
Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected worldEfforts to protect minors online may lead to internet censorship affecting LGBTQ+, gender identity, and other sensitive topics.
Florida sees VPN demand surge after Pornhub blockedFlorida's VPN usage skyrocketed by over 1,000% after Pornhub was blocked, illustrating the impact of censorship laws on online privacy tools.
Why It's So Hard to Fully Block X in BrazilBrazil's Supreme Court ordered the blocking of social network X due to concerns over misinformation, but enforcement varies among local ISPs.
Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok BanBan on TikTok increased usage and downloads of alternative apps like Clapper and Likee.Likee's downloads surged by 143% in the US after TikTok's temporary ban.Federal law triggered significant internet censorship in the US.
Why It's So Hard to Fully Block X in BrazilBrazil's Supreme Court ordered the blocking of social network X due to concerns over misinformation, but enforcement varies among local ISPs.
Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok BanBan on TikTok increased usage and downloads of alternative apps like Clapper and Likee.Likee's downloads surged by 143% in the US after TikTok's temporary ban.Federal law triggered significant internet censorship in the US.
The Motion Picture Association Doesn't Get to Decide Who the First Amendment ProtectsThe Motion Picture Association (MPA) wants the power to block entire websites in the U.S., similar to repressive regimes.SOPA/PIPA bills would have allowed copyright holders to use court orders to block websites, changing the internet's structure.
The Supreme Court Changed Its Mind About Online PornThe Supreme Court is retreating from its protective stance on free speech regarding the internet, raising constitutional concerns.
The Motion Picture Association Doesn't Get to Decide Who the First Amendment ProtectsThe Motion Picture Association (MPA) wants the power to block entire websites in the U.S., similar to repressive regimes.SOPA/PIPA bills would have allowed copyright holders to use court orders to block websites, changing the internet's structure.
The Supreme Court Changed Its Mind About Online PornThe Supreme Court is retreating from its protective stance on free speech regarding the internet, raising constitutional concerns.
OpenVPN Detection Risks: Scaling Attacks and Calls for Stronger Obfuscation | HackerNoonOpenVPN traffic can be reliably detected even with obfuscation, exposing vulnerabilities in current VPN privacy measures.
Mitigating OpenVPN Fingerprinting: Risks and Defensive Strategies | HackerNoonOpenVPN detection and blocking methods pose serious risks for users, especially where VPN use is illegal.
OpenVPN Detection Risks: Scaling Attacks and Calls for Stronger Obfuscation | HackerNoonOpenVPN traffic can be reliably detected even with obfuscation, exposing vulnerabilities in current VPN privacy measures.
Mitigating OpenVPN Fingerprinting: Risks and Defensive Strategies | HackerNoonOpenVPN detection and blocking methods pose serious risks for users, especially where VPN use is illegal.
Pakistan's internet slows to a crawl as suspicion falls on governmentThe Pakistani government is accused of intentionally throttling internet speeds to suppress political dissent and control information.
What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open InternetThe United States could undermine its open internet champion reputation by targeting TikTok for a forced sale or ban, raising concerns globally.
Pakistan's internet slows to a crawl as suspicion falls on governmentThe Pakistani government is accused of intentionally throttling internet speeds to suppress political dissent and control information.
What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for the U.S. Defense of an Open InternetThe United States could undermine its open internet champion reputation by targeting TikTok for a forced sale or ban, raising concerns globally.
The White House calls on Amazon and Google to help defeat online censors in these countriesThe White House seeks tech companies' support to expand VPN access for combating internet censorship in authoritarian countries.
Ukraine Marks Independence Day As War Reaches 30-Month MilestoneIndividuals in Russia face penalties for online engagement with our content.
Russian Court Hands Prison Terms To 5 Participants In Last Year's Anti-Jewish Unrest In DaghestanIndividuals in Russia could face penalties for internet engagement with foreign content.Legal risks are heightened for residents of Russia and Russian-controlled areas.
Mother, Aunt Of Jailed Belarusian Protester Detained On Extremism ChargesSharing our content in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine could lead to fines or imprisonment.
California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID ChecksEFF opposes California Assembly Bill 3080 due to internet censorship potential.