Lessons from Fighting Internet Censorship in Iran and Russia: Tor Project's 2025 Experience
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Summary
The article discusses lessons learned from fighting internet censorship in Iran and Russia in 2025, focusing on Tor Project's anti-censorship tools and strategies. It covers how these tools have been tested by internet blackouts in Iran and Russia's evolving censorship tactics, highlighting the ongoing battle against digital repression and the importance of maintaining access to uncensored information.
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These are the moments where...
Staying ahead of censors in 2025: What we've learned from fighting censorship in Iran and Russia
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