Russia Expands Massive VPN Surveillance Across Banks And Internet Platforms
Russia’s digital censorship infrastructure is entering a far more aggressive and technologically advanced stage as reports emerge that major banks, technology companies, and internet platforms are allegedly being used to identify citizens attempting to bypass online restrictions through virtual private networks, commonly known as VPNs. According to findings published by internet freedom advocacy organization RKS Global, dozens of popular Russian applications are now capable of detecting whether users have VPN services installed or actively running on their devices. Researchers claim the collected information may be stored on company servers and potentially accessible to Russian security agencies as the Kremlin deepens … Read more