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VPN Use Violates Islamic Law, Rules Pakistan's Top Religious Body
In Pakistan, accessing blocked content via virtual private networks (VPNs) is prohibited under Shariah, or Islamic law, the country's top religious body has declared.
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"System Glitch" Leads To VPN Disruption Across Pakistan
Internet users across Pakistan faced disruptions in accessing virtual private networks (VPNs) over the weekend, impacting both fixed broadband and mobile data connections, Dawn reported.
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Massive Youtube Glitch Reported In Russia, Thousands Affected
Russian internet monitoring service Sboi.rf said that there had been thousands of glitches reported about YouTube in Russia. Users said they could only access YouTube via virtual private networks (VPNs).
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YouTube Reportedly Cracking Down on Those Using VPN to Get Cheaper Premium Subscription
After tackling ad blockers, YouTube is now said to be cracking down on users who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to get a cheaper premium subscription, according to claims by users on social media. Several users reported receiving emails from the video-streaming service regarding the cancellation of the premium subscription due to invalid billi...
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Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Days
A man in Rajouri district was booked on Tuesday for using virtual private network (VPN) which was banned last month by the district administration, officials said.
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New Documents Reveal Facebook Snooped On Users' Snapchat, YouTube Data In Secret Project
Facebook launched a secret initiative called 'Project Ghostbusters' in 2016 to intercept and decrypt the network traffic between Snapchat's app and its servers.
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"Somebody Tell CIA": Moscow Mocks US For Posting Video To Recruit Russian Spies On X
Mr Peskov suggested the CIA was wasting its time by trying to reach Russians on X, which is banned in Russia and can be accessed only by using a virtual private network, many of which are also banned. Facebook is also blocked in Russia.
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Opera Browser for iOS Gets Free Inbuilt VPN, Allows Users to Browse Web Privately
Opera is now rolling out a free VPN feature on the Opera browser for iOS. This would allow iPhone and iPad users to browse the Web privately without any additional extensions. Opera for iOS is also getting other upgrades including Bookmarks feature with Speed Dial and new Live Score.
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Chinese Apps Remove ChatGPT As Country Scrambles To Launch Own Version: Report
Though ChatGPT is not officially available in China, residents have been using virtual private networks and foreign phone numbers to help bypass restrictions.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Using VPNs, Former FTX CEO Says He Used It for Football
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was banned from using virtual private networks while out on bail, as a judge expressed concern that VPNs present similar risks to the FTX co-founder’s use of encrypted messaging apps. Bankman-Fried, who was charged with fraud after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, says he used a VPN just to watch football.
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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Used VPN to Access Internet Recently, Could Be Hiding Online Activity: US Prosecutors
US prosecutors said that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried used a virtual private network to access the internet on two recent occasions, raising concerns that he could be hiding his online activities. In a letter to the Manhattan judge handling Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud case late Monday, a prosecutor in the office of the Manhattan US attorne...
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Google One VPN Rolling Out for Desktop Users With New Mac, Windows Apps: All Details
Google One has begun rolling out its virtual private network (VPN) service for desktop users with the new Mac and Windows apps. The VPN feature was initially launched in the US on Android in October 2020. It is accessible only to the users with 2TB or a higher plan. The Internet of Secure Things Alliance (ioXt) has certified the VPN service availab...
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At Top UN Meet, S Jaishankar On "Potent Instruments In Terrorist Toolkit"
On challenges posed by emerging technologies, Mr Jaishnakar said technologies like virtual private network, encrypted message services, and blockchain have also thrown up new challenges for governments and regulatory bodies.
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US-backed OTF Said to Provide Funding to Help Russians Bypass Censorship With Free VPN Access
Users in Russia are being given free access to virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of a US-backed campaign to help them dodge Moscow’s anti-censorship software. The Open Technology Fund is said to be paying out money to firms like Psiphon and nthLink which have provided VPN access to an estimated four million users in Russia.
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Government Postpones Compliance Deadline for VPN Providers to Store, Share User Data to September 25
CERT-In has extended the compliance date of its cybersecurity order issued on April 28 from June 28 to September 25, 2022, taking into account the extra time needed by VPS service providers and MSMEs to implement the directives.
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VPN Use Violates Islamic Law, Rules Pakistan's Top Religious Body
In Pakistan, accessing blocked content via virtual private networks (VPNs) is prohibited under Shariah, or Islamic law, the country's top religious body has declared.
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"System Glitch" Leads To VPN Disruption Across Pakistan
Internet users across Pakistan faced disruptions in accessing virtual private networks (VPNs) over the weekend, impacting both fixed broadband and mobile data connections, Dawn reported.
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Massive Youtube Glitch Reported In Russia, Thousands Affected
Russian internet monitoring service Sboi.rf said that there had been thousands of glitches reported about YouTube in Russia. Users said they could only access YouTube via virtual private networks (VPNs).
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YouTube Reportedly Cracking Down on Those Using VPN to Get Cheaper Premium Subscription
After tackling ad blockers, YouTube is now said to be cracking down on users who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to get a cheaper premium subscription, according to claims by users on social media. Several users reported receiving emails from the video-streaming service regarding the cancellation of the premium subscription due to invalid billi...
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Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Days
A man in Rajouri district was booked on Tuesday for using virtual private network (VPN) which was banned last month by the district administration, officials said.
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New Documents Reveal Facebook Snooped On Users' Snapchat, YouTube Data In Secret Project
Facebook launched a secret initiative called 'Project Ghostbusters' in 2016 to intercept and decrypt the network traffic between Snapchat's app and its servers.
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"Somebody Tell CIA": Moscow Mocks US For Posting Video To Recruit Russian Spies On X
Mr Peskov suggested the CIA was wasting its time by trying to reach Russians on X, which is banned in Russia and can be accessed only by using a virtual private network, many of which are also banned. Facebook is also blocked in Russia.
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Opera Browser for iOS Gets Free Inbuilt VPN, Allows Users to Browse Web Privately
Opera is now rolling out a free VPN feature on the Opera browser for iOS. This would allow iPhone and iPad users to browse the Web privately without any additional extensions. Opera for iOS is also getting other upgrades including Bookmarks feature with Speed Dial and new Live Score.
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Chinese Apps Remove ChatGPT As Country Scrambles To Launch Own Version: Report
Though ChatGPT is not officially available in China, residents have been using virtual private networks and foreign phone numbers to help bypass restrictions.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Using VPNs, Former FTX CEO Says He Used It for Football
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was banned from using virtual private networks while out on bail, as a judge expressed concern that VPNs present similar risks to the FTX co-founder’s use of encrypted messaging apps. Bankman-Fried, who was charged with fraud after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, says he used a VPN just to watch football.
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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Used VPN to Access Internet Recently, Could Be Hiding Online Activity: US Prosecutors
US prosecutors said that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried used a virtual private network to access the internet on two recent occasions, raising concerns that he could be hiding his online activities. In a letter to the Manhattan judge handling Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud case late Monday, a prosecutor in the office of the Manhattan US attorne...
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Google One VPN Rolling Out for Desktop Users With New Mac, Windows Apps: All Details
Google One has begun rolling out its virtual private network (VPN) service for desktop users with the new Mac and Windows apps. The VPN feature was initially launched in the US on Android in October 2020. It is accessible only to the users with 2TB or a higher plan. The Internet of Secure Things Alliance (ioXt) has certified the VPN service availab...
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At Top UN Meet, S Jaishankar On "Potent Instruments In Terrorist Toolkit"
On challenges posed by emerging technologies, Mr Jaishnakar said technologies like virtual private network, encrypted message services, and blockchain have also thrown up new challenges for governments and regulatory bodies.
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US-backed OTF Said to Provide Funding to Help Russians Bypass Censorship With Free VPN Access
Users in Russia are being given free access to virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of a US-backed campaign to help them dodge Moscow’s anti-censorship software. The Open Technology Fund is said to be paying out money to firms like Psiphon and nthLink which have provided VPN access to an estimated four million users in Russia.
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Government Postpones Compliance Deadline for VPN Providers to Store, Share User Data to September 25
CERT-In has extended the compliance date of its cybersecurity order issued on April 28 from June 28 to September 25, 2022, taking into account the extra time needed by VPS service providers and MSMEs to implement the directives.
