Russian MPs Approve Controversial Bill Restricting Internet

Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would allow Moscow to cut the country’s internet traffic from foreign servers, in a key second reading paving the way for legislation that activists fear is a step towards online isolation.
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Russian MPs Approve Controversial Bill Restricting Internet

Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would allow Moscow to cut the country’s internet traffic from foreign servers, in a key second reading paving the way for legislation that activists fear is a step towards online isolation.
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Continue reading Russian MPs Approve Controversial Bill Restricting Internet

Foreign Interference in Canadian Election ‘Very Likely’, Says Minister

Canada’s foreign minister warned Friday that outside interference in the country’s upcoming parliamentary election was “very likely”.
“We are very concerned. Our judgement is that interference is very likely and we think there have probably already bee… Continue reading Foreign Interference in Canadian Election ‘Very Likely’, Says Minister

Bayer Confirms Cyber Attack But Says No Data Stolen

German chemicals giant Bayer confirmed Thursday reports it had suffered a hacking attack, but insisted that so far no data appeared to have been stolen.
The Leverkusen-based group “detected indications of (hacker group) Winnti infections at the beginni… Continue reading Bayer Confirms Cyber Attack But Says No Data Stolen

Facebook’s Call for Global Internet Regulation Sparks Debate

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg’s call for “globally harmonized” online regulation raises questions about how internet platforms can deal with concerns about misinformation and abusive content while remaining open to free speech.
Here are key questions … Continue reading Facebook’s Call for Global Internet Regulation Sparks Debate