48-Hour Digest: Outages, Leaks, and VPN Setup
Key events from the last two days: a major Google Cloud outage, Avito problems, a FirstVDS breach, and technical VPN guides. A quick look at what this means for XConnect users.
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Cheburnet, VPN and outages: the last 48 hours
Over the past two days, people discussed how Cheburnet and connectivity restrictions affect internet access, along with new tools for managing traffic. Here is a short summary of what matters to XConnect users.
Cheburnet in 48 hours: how TSPU works, neural network plans, and new 5G requirements
The main topic of the period is the technical structure and evolution of traffic filtering systems in Russia. We explain how TSPU works, why the Ministry of Digital Development is discussing neural networks to detect VPNs, and what new requirements may appear for 5G smartphones. Plus a brief look at outages and Cheburnet tools.
Last 48 hours: a series of attacks on Yandex data centers and what it means for users
Over the past two days, the main story has been a series of attacks on Yandex data centers: several sites went down, affecting cloud services and many apps hosted there. Here's what happened and why it matters for XConnect users.
Yandex Outage and Telecom Reform: What Mattered in 48 Hours
The main topic of the period was a massive outage of Yandex services and related projects. XConnect users felt it directly: familiar apps and websites stopped working. Here’s what happened and why it matters.
Massive Runet Outage and New Restrictions: 48-Hour Digest
Over the past two days, the main topic has been a major outage in Russian internet infrastructure affecting many services. Meanwhile, discussions continued about Google DNS Cheburnet and new restrictions related to Cheburnet. Data is still limited, but a picture is emerging.
48-hour digest: Cheburnet, Cheburnet and VPN leaks
The main topic of the period is increased Cheburnet and Cheburnet. Anthropic bans users for VPN, Russia prepares a registry for hosting Cheburnet tools, and researchers found a leak in Android clients. There is little data for 48 hours, so this is a short summary.
Last 48 hours: Cheburnet, VPN hosting ban in Russia and Rostelecom outages
The main topic of the period is a new draft law that could seriously restrict VPN hosting on Russian servers. Other discussions included Rostelecom outages, students punished in China for using VPN, and an Xray-core update.
48-hour digest: MAX surveillance, Telegram Desktop flaw, Steam outages and new taxes
The main theme of the period is security and privacy in messengers. Other topics include Steam outages, Russian certificate issues and new tax proposals. Some topics have limited data, so this digest is short.
48-Hour Digest: App Store Outages and What XConnect Users Should Know
Over the past two days, the main topic has been mass complaints about App Store unavailability in Russia. There were also discussions on how network restrictions work and why Cheburnet affects even encrypted services. Here is a brief summary.
48-hour digest: Cheburnet, service availability and connection security
Over the past two days, the main theme has been how ordinary users run into Cheburnet: some services stop responding, others require more complex setup, and still others become a source of leaks. Below is a short look at what was discussed and why it matters for XConnect users.
48-hour digest: Cheburnet, 5G launch and gaming service outages
Over the past two days the main topic was the tightening of Cheburnet: Russia began enforcing fines for signing in to services through foreign accounts. At the same time, 5G launched in three cities, users reported outages of Steam, Discord and FaceIt, and Microsoft closed a record number of vulnerabilities.
Cheburnet: ChatGPT Cheburnet and VirusTotal outages — what's happening?
In the last 48 hours, users in Russia have faced ChatGPT Cheburnet and VirusTotal access issues. Let's see what we know and why it matters.
Flooding in Data Centers in Germany and the Netherlands: How It Affects the Internet
Due to flooding of server facilities in Germany and the Netherlands, users may notice increased ping and reduced speed. Here's what happened and how it impacts the network.
Internet Outage in Moscow: Causes and Consequences
On the evening of August 18, residents of Moscow and the Moscow region faced widespread internet disruptions. Here's what happened and how it affected users.
Runet Outage: What Happened on August 18 Evening
On the evening of August 18, users worldwide faced widespread issues with internet and services. Here's what we know.
48-Hour Digest: VPN, Certificates, and Smart Home
Key topics: how DPI sees encrypted VPN traffic, why Ministry of Digital certificates raise concerns, and how to secure your home IoT network.
Why Google Gemini Doesn't Work in Russia Even with VPN
Users in Russia are mass-reporting issues with Google's Gemini AI, even when using a VPN. Let's look into what's happening.