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Ukraine Bans Telegram Messenger App on State-Issued Devices Because of Russian Security Threat

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September 20, 2024 at 02:54PM Ukraine bans government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from installing Telegram on state-issued devices due to national security concerns during the war with Russia. The ban stems from the app’s alleged use by Russia for cyberattacks and location tracking. Ukrainian users can still use Telegram on personal devices. Based … Read more

UN Approves Cybercrime Treaty Despite Major Tech, Privacy Concerns

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August 12, 2024 at 05:05PM The United Nations committee has advanced a final draft of a treaty to combat cross-border cybercriminal organizations. The treaty, if adopted, would criminalize unauthorized access to information systems and require support from various companies. However, concerns have been raised about its potential to infringe on human rights and enable repressive … Read more