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Russia Blocks Bluesky: Inside the Kremlin’s Expanding Social Media Crackdown

14 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russia’s communications watchdog has added Bluesky to its blacklist, deepening the country’s digital isolation. As users turn to alternatives and VPNs, authorities ramp up efforts to control the flow of information online.

#Russia | #Bluesky | #Censorship

UK Accuses Russia of Undersea Sabotage Amid Middle East Crisis

09 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

As global attention focuses on the Middle East, UK officials warn that Russian submarines are targeting crucial undersea cables in northern waters, raising alarms about the vulnerability of Europe's digital backbone and the rise of silent hybrid warfare.

#Russia | #Undersea Cables | #Hybrid Warfare

Silent Invasion: Russia’s GRU Hijacks Global Routers for Espionage

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Thousands of consumer routers have been quietly hijacked by Russia’s GRU, transforming everyday devices into espionage tools. This investigation reveals the technical tricks behind the operation and why your home Wi-Fi could be at risk.

#Russia | #Cyber Espionage | #Home Routers

Russia’s Banking Blackout: The Hidden Risks of Internet Crackdowns

06 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A sweeping outage crippled Russian banks and metro payments, exposing the risks of government internet controls and raising urgent questions about the future of digital infrastructure in Russia.

#Russia | #Banking Outage | #Internet Controls

Russia Arrests Alleged LeakBase Admin After Global Cybercrime Crackdown

26 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russian police have arrested an alleged administrator of LeakBase, a major stolen-data marketplace, following a global crackdown led by the FBI and European agencies. The move marks a significant moment in cross-border cybercrime enforcement.

#Russia | #Cybercrime | #LeakBase

Russia Blocks Archive.today: A New Front in the Internet Censorship Battle

25 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russia has blocked access to Archive.today, a key web archiving service, in a move that underscores the Kremlin's tightening control over online content and circumvention tools.

#Russia | #Online Censorship | #Archive.today

Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain: Looming Telegram Ban Ignites Cybersecurity Race

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russia’s plan to ban Telegram nationwide by April 2026 signals a sweeping expansion of state internet control, forcing millions to seek risky workarounds and igniting a cybersecurity scramble.

#Telegram ban | #Russia | #VPNs

Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain: Telegram Blackout Looms Nationwide

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russia is poised to block Telegram across the country from April 1, 2026, in a move that could reshape digital freedoms for millions. The ban would force users to rely on VPNs, deepen internet censorship, and further isolate Russia’s online community.

#Telegram | #internet censorship | #Russia

Russia and WhatsApp: Investigating the Rumors of a Ban

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Despite viral claims, WhatsApp remains unblocked in Russia. Netcrook digs into the origins of the rumors, the realities of Russian digital policy, and what it means for users.

#WhatsApp | #Russia | #Digital Censorship

Behind Russia’s Digital Curtain: The Crackdown on WhatsApp and Telegram

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russia escalates efforts to block WhatsApp and restrict Telegram, forcing millions to rely on state-backed apps and risky workarounds. As VPNs become targets and MAX becomes mandatory, the Kremlin’s grip on digital communication tightens.

#Russia | #Digital Censorship | #Messaging Apps