Virtual Private Networks

As VPNs come under scanner, internet users in China fear further restrictions in web access

Millions of people are estimated to use VPNs to bypass Chinese internet restrictions, getting access to blocked websites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Amazon's partner in China warn users to stop using illegal VPNs amid government crackdown

A Chinese partner of global e-commerce firm Amazon.com has told customers to stop using illegal VPNs, which can circumvent internet censorship.

Apple criticised for pulling VPN apps from China, explains the apps did not meet new regulations

In line with Chinese government's crackdown on Internet services, Apple removed all major VPN apps from the App Store in China.

China plans to upgrade Great Firewall with crackdown on VPNs and similar tools

The latest moves come after dozens of popular China-based VPNs have been shut down in recent weeks, and there have been rolling attacks on overseas VPNs.

China tightens rules on Internet use, online comments

China has tightened Internet controls with new rules that require users to register their real names and barring online material that challenges the country's political system.

Web-based apps pose tricky problem for Saudi monitors

Saudi Arabia is seeking to tighten control over web-based applications that offer a freedom to communicate that is impossible for most Saudis in the real world, and may even seek to ban such apps altogether...