UPDATE: 19 hours UTC Monday – Author and cyber-security expert Jeffrey Carr reports on his blog “Digital Dao” that lists of the sites attacked, and the botnets employed, are now being released. Additionally, he reports suspicions are now turning to a group known as “the Nashi.” Who are the Nashi? Carr writes: “The Nashi was […]
Russians Battle Over Internet Freedom – UPDATE
Russian Bloggers Go Where Traditional Media Won’t
The Russian Internet community is widely discussing a recent encounter between one of Russia’s best known rock musicians, Yuri Shevchuk, and the country’s powerful prime minister, Vladimir Putin. During a meeting in St. Petersburg, the singer confronted the politician with bold questions about the future of democracy in Russia. Russian rock star Yuri Shevchuk was […]