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“An alternate DNS can be used to create an alternate reality for the majority of Russian internet users.” "Russian users are likely not to notice, unless they
by gigama 8y ago
“An alternate DNS can be used to create an alternate reality for the majority of Russian internet users.”
"Russian users are likely not to notice, unless they try to access a website that’s censored. For example, a user trying to connect to facebook.com could be redirected to vk.com"
"Many observers see the move as part of Russia’s long tradition of trying to control the flow of information between citizens."
"Just this week, Russia's government signed into law two new vaguely worded bills that make it a crime to 'disrespect the state' or spread 'fake news' online. The new plan to reroute Russian traffic is an escalation"
[1] https://www.npr.org/2019/03/18/704600310/russia-criminalizes-the-spread-of-online-news-which-disrespects-the-government https://www.npr.org/2019/03/18/704600310/russia-criminalizes...
[2] https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/18/putin-signs-fake-news-internet-insults-bills-into-law-a64850 https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/18/putin-signs-fake-n...