This is what happens when repression meets corruption and grifting.
https://blog.torproject.org/Corruption-Control-Turkmenistan-internet-censorship-business/
#censorship #corruption #grift #turkmenistan #vpn #tor #internetfreedom
#InternetFreedom
One-man campaign ravages EU 'Chat Control' bill
#HackerNews #OneManCampaign #EUChatControl #DigitalPrivacy #InternetFreedom #OnlineActivism
🇪🇺 EU đang thúc đẩy Chatcontrol để chống lạm dụng tình dục trẻ em. Nhiều quốc gia như Đức, Pháp, Ý đã áp dụng luật tương tự nhằm giám sát nội dung trực tuyến. Các biện pháp này gây tranh cãi về quyền riêng tư và tự do internet. #Chatcontrol #BảoVệTrẻEm #QuyềnRiêngTư #InternetFreedom #ChildProtection #PrivacyRights
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_to_Prevent_and_Combat_Child_Sexual_Abuse
Just when you thought your digital fortress was secure, an anti-censorship group is sounding the alarm: 'Leave VPNs alone!' Are our tools for online freedom truly under threat, or is this just another Friday in the internet's wild west?
What's your stance on the future of digital privacy?
#VPNs #InternetFreedom #Cybersecurity #TechNews
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/are-vpns-under-attack-an-anti-censorship-group-speaks-out/#ftag=CAD590a51e
What if we block incoming HTTP traffic from IP ranges owned by large hosting providers and data centres?
I know the strength of the internet is the openness, and yet we have non-human (if you can call it that anymore) traffic consuming a large amount of bandwidth these days.
Rather than getting everyone to bow down to Cloudflare as the trusted gatekeeper, maybe we need to reserve a human segment of the internet. I realize this suggestion is similar to implementing a "great firewall" and would take some navigating.
🇦🇫 Internet access restored in Afghanistan after Taliban-imposed blackout.
🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jq2q5jnw3o
#Afghanistan #Taliban #InternetFreedom
An Entire #Country Got #Deleted Off The #Internet... #sog #yt #privacy #security #internetfreedom #internetcensorship
Why I gave the world wide web away for free
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/sep/28/why-i-gave-the-world-wide-web-away-for-free
#HackerNews #freeweb #internetfreedom #webhistory #openaccess #technologyinnovation
"I wrote an essay from scratch after doing some research, 1.500 words. Tell me why AI checker is telling me 60% written by AI?"
🛑 Governments worldwide are pushing to ban or restrict VPNs—tools millions rely on for privacy, safety & access. 🔐
VPN usage is surging in places like the UK, where ID verification laws now threaten free expression. 🪪
A VPN ban bill has even been introduced in Michigan, USA. It's time to push back. ✊
📅 Join the global Day of Action on Sept 25.
#VPN #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights #InternetFreedom #Censorship #OnlineSafety #Cybersecurity #TechPolicy #FightBack
Possible VPN bans? Now that's a spicy take. Today's 'VPN Day of Action' is urging us to tell lawmakers to keep their hands off our virtual private networks. Who's ready to stand up for online freedom? What's the wildest thing you've *used* a VPN for (hypothetically, of course)?
#VPN #Censorship #InternetFreedom #PrivacyMatters #TechNews
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/leave-vpns-alone-todays-vpn-day-of-action-protests-possible-bans/#ftag=CAD590a51e
Much of the AI discourse in Africa follows the development narrative, from a tech determinism point of view.
[..]it takes away the democratic process that needs to go into shaping these technologies in the local context. Are people a part of this?
-- Policy, Uganda
Happening now #InternetFreedom #Digital Rights #OnlineSafety #Data #DigitalLiteracy #Access #Africa #FIFAfrica25 #FIFAfrica
. Its decentralized, peer-to-peer structure makes it nearly impossible to shut down—but that same anonymity fuels cybercrime. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin thrive here, blending privacy with ethical dilemmas. The Dark Web is a digital paradox: a tool for freedom and a haven for crime. How do we balance its power and risks? #DarkWeb #CyberSecurity #PrivacyMatters #TechSecrets #DigitalAnonymity #InternetFreedom (2/2)
Privacy Watch: Michigan Bill Seeks to Ban VPNs & Online Content — Why Americans Must Take Action Now
Protecting Digital Freedom Is on the Line
On September 11, Michigan Republican representatives introduced a controversial piece of legislation known as the Anticorruption of Public Morals Act. If passed, this bill would not only ban adult content online but also outlaw VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) — a critical tool millions of Americans use to safeguard privacy, protect identities, and access a free and open internet.
The legislation, supported by six representatives, goes further than past bills in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi by demanding internet service providers block VPNs entirely, with penalties reaching up to $500,000. This isn’t just about adult content. It’s about setting a precedent that could strip away digital freedoms for every resident in Michigan — and possibly other states if similar bills follow.
Why This Matters to Every American
VPNs aren’t just for bypassing filters. They protect sensitive information on public Wi-Fi, prevent ISPs from tracking your browsing habits, and allow businesses to secure remote work. Blocking them puts everyday people, families, and businesses at risk.
What’s most alarming is how broad this law is. It doesn’t just target adult material — it includes AI-generated content, depictions of transgender individuals, and virtually any tool designed to bypass government-mandated internet restrictions. That means the freedom to learn, connect, and express yourself online could be silenced by political overreach.
A Call to Action
The Anticorruption of Public Morals Act has not yet passed committee or reached the Michigan Senate floor. But as CNET reports, bills like this can serve as templates for other states. If Americans remain silent, these proposals could quickly spread nationwide.
📢 What you can do now:
Stay informed by following updates from organizations like the ACLU and EFF.
Contact your representatives and make your voice heard.
Support digital rights advocacy groups working to preserve internet freedom.
Share information to ensure your friends, family, and community understand what’s at stake.
This isn’t just about Michigan — it’s about whether Americans will allow elected officials to dictate what we can or cannot do online. The time to act is now.
Your week, your city, your fun — stay connected with everything happening in the Raleigh at DoRaleigh.com
#AnticorruptionOfPublicMoralsAct #DigitalPrivacy #DoRaleigh #InternetFreedom #MichiganBill2025 #News #OnlineCensorship #VPNBan
Imagine a militia controlled .fr or .uk.
Unthinkable? For 10 years, that's been the reality in Yemen.
The Houthi militia hijacked the entire .YE domain. They use it to threaten ships with fake .gov.ye emails, surveil Yemenis online, and turn that digital data into kidnappings of activists & NGO workers.
And @ICANN's response? A decade of silence, enabling one of the biggest scandals in internet governance.
The time for silence is over #FreeDotYE
#DeltaChat #messenger #chatapp #securechat #privacy #privacymatters #opensource #securemessaging #alternative #internetfreedom #cybersecurity #dataprivacy
Michigan’s “Anticorruption of Public Morals Act” could ban VPNs + adult content statewide.
- VPN use/sales prohibited, fines up to $500K
- ISPs forced to block VPN traffic
- Blocks AI adult, manga, ASMR, trans depictions
https://www.technadu.com/michigan-bill-proposes-ban-on-adult-content-and-vpns/609831/
🆘 Klarnamenpflicht? Auf keinen Fall!
Ja, Hass im Netz ist real und unerträglich. Doch eine Klarnamenpflicht wäre der falsche Weg, denn:⬇️
#KeinHass #StopHateNotNames #Meinungsfreiheit #DigitalRights #Netzpolitik #QueerRights #LGBTQ #HumanRights #NoHateSpeech #GegenHass #Antifaschismus #Datenschutz #OnlineSafety #StopHate #HassImNetz #StopHateSpeech #Solidarität #Freiheit #Justice #Aktivismus #GegenHassImNetz #FightForFreedom #ProtectPrivacy #InternetFreedom #Feminismus #QueerFeminism
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