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Microsoft Store returns to Syria as US restrictions on country ease
Syrians report renewed access to the Microsoft Store without a VPN, though availability remains inconsistent, and Microsoft has not commented on the change.
Israeli-Cypriot cyber company to unveil Starlink de-anonymizing tool - report
UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
Editor's Notes: Iranian people use VPNs to fight the regime with internet connectivity
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
Australia's new ban on under-16s using social media faces hurdles as some young users find ways around it. Global reactions are mixed, with experts raising concerns about its effectiveness.
Sanctions, GPS jamming and quiet defiance shape life in Tehran
Amid post-war unrest, Iranians face daily hardships, balancing government pressures with a growing sense of change. Citizens remain uncertain about the future, yet cultural expressions persist.
The importance of VPNs for Linux users: A 2025 perspective
Israeli cybersecurity firm uncovers, thwarts North Korean cyberattack in 2024, firm reveals
A North Korean IT worker, posing as a legitimate employee at a Western company, was discovered to have orchestrated the cyberattack.
Suppressing the truth?: Tehran threatens prison for sharing evidence of Israeli strikes - report
Iran’s police force reportedly warned civilians that sharing evidence of the attacks with “hostile media affiliated with the Zionist regime” would lead to 10 years imprisonment.
National Cyber Directorate warns of weakness in Check Point products
There exists a weak point in the technology which allows cyber attacks to be carried out through it.
Russia plans to try to block VPN services in 2024 - senator
He stressed that this order also applies to those VPN services that give access, in particular, to Instagram, which is banned in Russia.
'Netflix Tax' planned by gov't likely to raise streaming prices
Though the providers themselves would be obligated to pay the added VAT, it’s likely that the move will result in higher subscription fees.
Israeli cybersec company Sygnia identifies phishing scam
According to Sygnia, the email claims that the recipient has purchased a premium subscription to Duolingo or Masterclass and urges them to contact "customer service" in order to cancel the payment.
Binance served crypto traders in Iran for years despite US sanctions
Crypto traders in Iran found trading with Binance for years despite US sanctions.