Singapore has approved a law that grants broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference, including the ability to block internet content. The law was approved by parliament earlier …
Under pressure, Iranian MPs postpone internet restriction bill
Iran's parliament has suspended its review of a highly controversial bill that would lead to heightened internet restrictions within the country, according to citizens and businesses. The bill was …
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Alphabet Shuts Down Loon
Alphabet has pulled the plug on its plan to bring internet access to remote areas via balloons. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly working on a new MacBook Air. The project started out as an experiment …
Researchers develop secure multi-user quantum communication network
The University of Bristol has developed a secure multi-user quantum communication network, pushing the world one step closer to achieving a totally secure internet. This would eliminate most of the …
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NATO Report Warns of New Authoritarian Chinese Splinternet
The Chinese government, according to a new NATO report, plans to create a new internet architecture that could potentially broaden the threat landscape, destabilize privacy, and fragment the global …
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North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft
North Korea has reportedly expanded its use of the internet to enable Kim Jon-un to evade American sanctions and promote new forms of cybercrime. A study that has investigated North Korea's internet …
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The Night Sky Will Never Be the Same
Satellites could pose a threat to the visibility of the night sky, and managing the competing interests of science and commerce has been a source of recent controversy. The use of outer space has …
How North Korea’s Senior Leaders Harness the Internet
A new report published by the firm Recorded Future has illuminated how North Korea's authorities are changing how it uses the Internet. In recent years, its use of the internet has evolved into a …
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Russia successfully disconnected from the internet
On Monday, the Russian government announced that they had conducted a series of tests in which the entire country was successfully disconnected from the internet. The tests lasted multiple days and …
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Putin Now Has Russia’s Internet Kill Switch To Stop US Cyberattacks
After years of preparation, Russia will begin testing the independence of the country’s internet, known as Runet, next month. The plan, which was signed into law earlier this year, will see Runet …
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