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Iran blocks 'illegal' VPNs that help citizens evade Internet filters

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Mar 11, 2013.

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  1. Jos TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,671   +22

    Iran has a long history of trying to control what its citizens can and can't see on the web. From blocking Google searches and all foreign email providers, to cutting access to social networks services and even announcing plans of...

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    Jos, Mar 11, 2013
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  2. NTAPRO TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 578   +44

    Wow Iran seems more strict than China. Males me feel better about not living over there xD
    NTAPRO, Mar 11, 2013
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  3. m4a4 TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 273   +51

    You can always tell when the governing body is doing stupid stuff when they limit media coverage to the point of propaganda... -_-
    m4a4, Mar 11, 2013
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  4. Tygerstrike TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 760   +72

    Yet another situation where a govt is taking away its peoples freedom. Where are groups like ANON at? This is one of those situations that ANON would/should be jumping on. Then again....it seems groups like ANON only do attacks that they feel are important. This is a serious issue. Maybe not for America the UK ect. But its just another example of the lose of what little freedoms these ppl have. When will the world stand up and say that everyone should enjoy freedom. Not just sit back and think to themselves that its not happening to them so why should they care.
    Tygerstrike, Mar 11, 2013
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  5. Skidmarksdeluxe TechSpot Addict Posts: 522   +102

    Real democratic these Iranians. They must've attended Stalin's school of democracy.
    Skidmarksdeluxe, Mar 11, 2013
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  6. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,719   +201

    This is a bit too much. what if someones needs VPNs for work
    JC713, Mar 11, 2013
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  7. Twixtea Newcomer, in training Posts: 71

    Freedom has died a long time ago here.
    Twixtea, Mar 11, 2013
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  8. Guest

    I think you mean makes, not males.
    Guest, Mar 11, 2013
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  9. Guest

    The theocratic regime would not be in power had the U.S. and the British not initiated Operation Ajax in the first place.
    Guest, Mar 11, 2013
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  10. TS-56336 TechSpot Booster Posts: 434   +67

    Soon as MPAA realizes everyone went VPN to escape six strikes, they'll want a similar law here in the US. Of course, all corporate VPNs will be exempted as long as they're willing to report any "suspicious" activity.
    TS-56336, Mar 11, 2013
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  11. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,306   +291

    You shouldn't expect anything useful from a group that doesn't name themselves. Only prix out for fun, are the ones hiding behind an anonymous moniker.
    cliffordcooley, Mar 11, 2013
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  12. Ralinger Newcomer, in training

    Right now only proxifier works in Iran :|
    stupid government is stupid
    Ralinger, Mar 12, 2013
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  13. Guest

    To be fair, it is not «Iran blocks 'illegal' VPNs ...» but rather «Iran blocks illegal VPNs ...»
    Guest, Mar 12, 2013
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  14. TheDreams TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 147   +6

    You may purchase a VPN from the government but they monitor what you view.
    TheDreams, May 9, 2013
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