Blocking Telegram and VPN caused a massive failure of state services in Russia - CPD
Kyiv • UNN
Due to Roskomnadzor's actions, banking applications and public services were blocked in Russia. Algorithms mistakenly identified legitimate traffic as hostile VPN requests.
In Russia, a large-scale collapse of state and financial services was recorded due to attempts to block Telegram and VPN services. This is reported by UNN with reference to the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Details
According to the CPD, for the second day in a row, banking applications, the "Gosuslugi" portal, and the websites of energy companies have been "down" in the Russian Federation.
The biggest disruptions were noticed in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sverdlovsk Oblast, where thousands of complaints were recorded about the inability to pay utility bills or use personal accounts.
In an attempt to detect disguised traffic and VPNs, Roskomnadzor's algorithms began to mistakenly identify legitimate requests from banks and government services as hostile, which led to their automatic blocking.
Additionally
The Russian internet watchdog announced that it is slowing down the Telegram messenger due to alleged violations of Russian law. This happened amid Moscow's attempts to force Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
UNN also reported that Russian authorities have effectively blocked the WhatsApp messenger, making access impossible without complex workarounds.
Recall
The blocking of Telegram in the Russian Federation provokes the degradation of small businesses, as the messenger is a key platform for marketing and communication.