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Apple removes custom VPN clients from Russian App Store amid Telegram crackdown
By Chiara Castro published
After blocking Telegram, Russian authorities are now restricting access to custom proxy and VPN apps on Apple's App Store.

Signal is being targeted by Russian hackers in a huge new phishing campaign, FBI says
By Sead Fadilpašić published
The campaign is allegedly already a success, as Russians access people's devices.

Telegram shutdown begins in Russia — here's everything we know
By Chiara Castro published
Russian Telegram users have been reporting struggles to use the app since the weekend, ahead of the full blockage expected in April. VPNs seem to be working — but this may soon change.

Russia’s crackdown on VPNs reaches new heights as internet restrictions intensify
By Chiara Castro published
Moscow has been rocked by a week-long mobile internet outage as authorities announce new plans to restrict Telegram and VPNs.

Russia's state-backed MAX app may know if you are using a VPN to bypass censorship
By Chiara Castro published
Russia's digital rights group, RKS Global, urges removing the MAX app from any device where a VPN is used, warning that other VK-developed apps are likely to include such functionality.

Russian hackers target HR departments with vicious new 'BlackSanta' malware
By Sead Fadilpašić published
The malware is described as an 'EDR killer', stopping security solutions and suppressing notifications.

Russian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp, Signal accounts in 'large-scale global' hacking campaign
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Dutch intelligence says major social engineering campaign is underway and is apparently already reaping rewards.

Windscribe launches stealth VPN app to beat censorship in Iran and Russia
By Rene Millman published
Windscribe has released a specialized app update designed to restore access for users facing severe internet restrictions. Here's how to get it.
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