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- 1Internet shutdowns help governments silence protests▼When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
Telecommunications companies that cut off internet access during unrest are effectively suppressing anti-government protests, a Global Voices report argues. When networks go dark, organisers cannot coordinate, footage of crackdowns cannot spread, and information is controlled by the state. The piece calls attention to how telcos comply with shutdown orders in multiple countries, turning private companies into instruments of government censorship.
- 2Simba data breach exposes details of more than 23,500 customers▼More than 23,500 Simba customers affected in data breach involving IC numbers, birth dates
Singapore telecom operator Simba has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 23,500 customers, with personal information including IC numbers and birth dates compromised. The company has notified affected customers and is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about data protection practices among telecommunications providers in the region.
- 3EU Clears SocGen and Vodafone's German Fiber Deal●SocGen, Vodafone Get EU Approval For German Fiber Co. Buy
Societe Generale and Vodafone have received European Union antitrust approval for their acquisition of a German fiber optic company. The clearance from EU competition regulators removes a key regulatory hurdle, allowing the two firms to proceed with their joint purchase and expand high-speed broadband infrastructure in the German telecommunications market.
- 4Russian strike hits Kolo.TV internet provider again▼Russian forces attack Kolo.TV internet provider for third time
Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian internet provider Kolo.TV for the third time, according to Ukrainian media reports. The repeated targeting of the company's infrastructure has disrupted connectivity and highlights the ongoing strikes against Ukraine's telecommunications network. Repeated attacks on civilian internet providers draw attention to the resilience of Ukrainian communications infrastructure under sustained Russian assault.
- 5Russian Strike Hits Ukrainian Cosmonova.net Data Center Again▼Russian Forces Strike Cosmonova.net Data Center Again, Internet Disruptions Possible
Russian forces have again struck the Cosmonova.net data center in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian news reports. The company warns the attack could cause internet disruptions for users relying on its infrastructure. The facility has been targeted before, and the latest hit raises fresh concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's internet amid ongoing strikes on telecommunications infrastructure.