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The Central Bank of Russia is hacked by Anonymous group
The guys from the hacker group Anonymous continue to be a nightmare for the Russian government agencies and foreign companies that have continued to work …
Russia bans Google News for spreading unreliable information about the war in Ukraine
Google News is the latest victim of Kremlin censorship. The Russian government had already decided to ban Facebook and Instagram because of their “extremist activities” …
Russia to raise 900 billion rubles ($8.6 million) to support its ICT industry
According to Russian media reports, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation plans to allocate 900 billion rubles ($8.6 million) as a sanction …
Russian Court Bans Facebook And Instagram For Their “Extremist Activities”
Today, the Tverskoy Court of Moscow recognized the activities of the social networks Instagram and Facebook, owned by Meta Platforms, as “extremist” and banned them …
Russia set to run out of data storage – has just two months left
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now in its third week. Ukraine has been getting all sorts of aid (direct and indirect) from different …
Italy is ready to ban the use of Russian antiviruses in the public sector
The Italian government intends to stop the use of Russian anti-virus software in the local public sector in light of the events of recent weeks. …
Prices and demand for used electronics have risen in Russia
Demand in the secondary market for smartphones and laptops has grown sharply by 44% this month in Russia; according to Yula and VKontakte Ads. At …
AbbVie, owner of Putin’s Botox treatment suspends operation in Russia
The situation is becoming problematic for Russian citizens as more and more companies are leaving the country. In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, …
Chechnya’s president called Elon Musk “Ilona” for defying Putin
In the arena populated by Chechen warriors and Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk tries to send blows. The CEO of Tesla first published some mockery on …
China tech stocks plummet in light of a possible aid to Russia
The massive sell-off in Chinese technology stocks continues in Hong Kong this Monday. The move goes on amid the continuous fear of a lockdown in …
Microsoft Skype now offers free calls to Ukraine
Microsoft announced that it has released preview version 8.82.76.403 for Skype Insiders. This new preview contains a number of features that show support for Ukraine. First, every …
Facebook now allow posts that wish DEATH to President Putin & others
Facebook temporarily revised its hate speech policy this week, allowing users in Ukraine and other countries to post violent resistance to Russia, causing controversy. Facebook …
Russia Restricts National Access To Instagram Amidst Ukraine Invasion
Instagram has been blocked in Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine, with regulators revealing the reason for the restriction. On March 11, Russian regulators …
PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard Stop Operating In Russia
Today, Reuters reported that PayPal would suspend services in Russia. PayPal Leaves Russia Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov posted a letter on Twitter from …
Samsung halts shipments of chips, phones and overall electronics to Russia
While the struggle in Ukraine continues in light of the unstoppable Russian invasion, the sanctions being applied against Putin’s government also continue. We saw a …
Uber Offers Free Rides Between Ukraine and Poland
A couple of days ago, Uber issued a statement in support of Ukraine, saying it is offering unlimited free rides between the Ukraine-Poland border and …
Google Stops Selling Online Advertisements In Russia
Starting yesterday, Google online advertisements don’t work in Russia. This ban refers to search, YouTube, and outside publishing partners. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made the …
PayPal stops registering new users from Russia
Payment system PayPal announced yesterday the termination of registration of new users from Russia. The company has already blocked the accounts of some users and …
Amazon is providing logistics and cybersecurity support to Ukraine
Amazon is providing logistics and cybersecurity support to Ukraine using its vast logistics network. Amazon’s Chief Executive, Andy Jassy said on Twitter on Wednesday. It …
Jack Sweeney Still Tracking Elon Musk, Adds Russia’s Putin To The List
Jack Sweeney, who made headlines for tracking the jet of Elon Musk, has deviated from his original focus to monitor Russian President Vladimir Putin. The …