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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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’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.
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.
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.
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.