Russia Blocks Over Four Million IP Addresses To Prevent The Telegram App
In an attempt to block the Telegram app in Russia, the media regulator has blocked over 4 million IP addresses. A court in Moscow approved a ban on the instant messaging app after it failed to submit encryption keys to enable the security intercept users" messages. Shortly after the court passed the ban, Durov Pavel, telegram owner assured the users that with the use of a VPN, they could bypass the strict rule to access the app. According to tech reports, Telegram is allegedly using different addresses to stay connected in the country. However, this action has affected millions of web users including another messaging service, Viber, which tweeted a complaint about assessing the app which is seemingly linked to the Telegram app blocking in Russia. Also, businesses have been affected; some business activities have reportedly come to a halt. Some online shops complained about the blocking, as well as some online gaming shops who reported that the users experienced problems with log...