Russia has stopped blocking the Tor network
The users have access to the browser again
09.12.2021 - 12:15
218
1 min
0
What’s new? The Tor web browser has resumed operation in Russia, but the main website torproject.org has so far been blocked by Roskomnadzor (the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media). The browser was added to the register of banned information, as reported by Roskomsvoboda on its Telegram channel.
Telegram channel “Roskomsvoboda”
How did events develop? The decision to block the Tor network was initially made by the Saratov District Court in December 2017. On December 8, 2021, Roskomnadzor restricted access to the browser. The IT expert and former law enforcement officer Igor Bederov said it was possible to use the web browser:
“The users very quickly figured out what to do and read the instructions on the Tor website. The providers also saw the activity and blocked the website. Moreover, the decision of the Saratov court dates back to 2017. In other words, it was prepared in advance, and now it has been quickly accepted.”
What events preceded it? On December 1, some providers started blocking access to the Tor network. The developers quickly created and provided instructions on how to circumvent the restrictions. Among those blocking access were MTS, RTKM, MGTS, Beeline, Tele2, and MegaFon.
Useful material?
Market
Funds can be seized by law enforcers due to links to illegal activity
Apr 26, 2024
Market
Tether Finance division will be responsible for the issuance and redemption of USDT stablecoins
Apr 18, 2024
Trends
The first project introduced on the platform will be BounceBit (BB)
Apr 18, 2024
Business
The rate exchange of the native ACH token reacted with a 10% increase
Apr 18, 2024
Market
Miners are hunting for the first block after halving as the value of the first satoshi could exceed $1 million
Apr 18, 2024
Market
The platform will be non-custodial and accessible to everyone
Apr 15, 2024