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VPN censorship: China and Iran the biggest offenders worldwide
By Chiara Castro published
VPN Blocking VPN providers' official websites is the most common way to prevent citizens using the service, said researchers. Here's what at stake for user digital rights.
Microsoft fined millions for selling software to Russian firms
By Craig Hale published
Over $12 million in banned sales, including over 1,200 in Russia, has landed Microsoft with a $3 million punishment.
"Be aware, someone is watching" – inside Iran's mobile spying playbook
By Chiara Castro published
A leak reveal an unprecedented system to fully control Iranians which goes beyond mere mobile surveillance - and VPNs might not help.
These Russian and Iranian hackers are fooling vital industries
By Lewis Maddison published
National Cyber Security Centre details the very devious tactics used to compromise high-level targets.
Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer
By Chiara Castro published
Antivirus provider Bitdefender finds traces of spyware's scripts in Iran VPN 20Speed, with users at risk.
Diamond industry big players hit by Iranian APT
By Sead Fadilpašić published
A supply chain attack hit firms on three continents, all in the diamond industry.
Hackers steal 50GB data, thousands of emails from Iranian nuclear facilities
By Sead Fadilpašić published
While the group links the attack to ongoing protests, Iran plays down potential importance of hack.
VPN use soars in worldwide period of unrest and warfare
By Chiara Castro published
2022 has seen a surge in demands globally to allow people to bypass internet restrictions and protect their privacy.
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