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Yandex Outage and Telecom Reform: What Mattered in 48 HoursThe main topic of the period was a massive outage of Yandex services and related projects. XConnect users felt it directly: familiar apps and websites stopped working. Here’s what happened and why it matters.2 minMassive Runet Outage and New Restrictions: 48-Hour DigestOver the past two days, the main topic has been a major outage in Russian internet infrastructure affecting many services. Meanwhile, discussions continued about Google DNS Cheburnet and new restrictions related to Cheburnet. Data is still limited, but a picture is emerging.2 minCheburnet in 48 hours: Cheburnet budget doubles, VPN may become paidThe main topic of the period is a sharp increase in spending on Cheburnet and new plans to make circumventing blocks economically unprofitable. Falling mobile traffic and new requirements for services were also discussed.1 minLast 48 hours: international traffic fees, MES outage, and Bitchat removalThe main topic of the period is the renewed discussion of fees for international traffic in 5G networks. Also in this digest: a major outage of the Moscow Electronic School and the removal of the decentralized messenger Bitchat from app stores in India.2 min48-hour digest: Cheburnet, Cheburnet and VPN leaksThe main topic of the period is increased Cheburnet and Cheburnet. Anthropic bans users for VPN, Russia prepares a registry for hosting Cheburnet tools, and researchers found a leak in Android clients. There is little data for 48 hours, so this is a short summary.1 minLast 48 hours: Cheburnet, VPN hosting ban in Russia and Rostelecom outagesThe main topic of the period is a new draft law that could seriously restrict VPN hosting on Russian servers. Other discussions included Rostelecom outages, students punished in China for using VPN, and an Xray-core update.2 minLast 48 Hours: Cheburnet, VPN and New Access RulesThe main topic of the last two days is internet access regulation: the US is debating whether VPNs should filter traffic, while Russia expands control over services and checks routers. Here is what it means for XConnect users.2 min48-Hour Digest: MikroTik Vulnerability and CheburnetThe main topic of the period is a mass vulnerability in MikroTik routers, which led to Roskomnadzor instructing operators to check subscribers' devices. Cheburnet and new tools for connection protection were also discussed.1 min48-hour digest: MAX surveillance, Telegram Desktop flaw, Steam outages and new taxesThe main theme of the period is security and privacy in messengers. Other topics include Steam outages, Russian certificate issues and new tax proposals. Some topics have limited data, so this digest is short.2 minCheburnet in 48 hours: VPS blocks, YouTube growth, and a new browserOver the past two days, the main topic has been service availability under Cheburnet. Discussions covered VPS Cheburnet, growing video consumption on YouTube, and a new browser for working with Mincifry certificates. Data is limited but important for XConnect users.1 min48-Hour Digest: App Store Outages and What XConnect Users Should KnowOver the past two days, the main topic has been mass complaints about App Store unavailability in Russia. There were also discussions on how network restrictions work and why Cheburnet affects even encrypted services. Here is a brief summary.2 min48-hour digest: Cheburnet, service availability and connection securityOver the past two days, the main theme has been how ordinary users run into Cheburnet: some services stop responding, others require more complex setup, and still others become a source of leaks. Below is a short look at what was discussed and why it matters for XConnect users.2 min48-Hour Digest: 5G on iPhone, Cheburnet and Satellite InternetThe main topic of the period is connectivity: the Ministry of Digital Development is negotiating with Apple about 5G for Russian users, while satellite internet remains the only option for remote areas. Also in this digest — infrastructure attacks and data leaks.2 minTop stories in 48 hours: Cheburnet, IP leaks, and automationOver the past two days, discussions focused on how Cheburnet affects website availability, why even strict VPN settings can leak your real IP, and how to automate proxy setup on old Macs. The main topic is Cheburnet and its practical consequences for XConnect users.2 minLast 48 Hours: Cheburnet, Privacy, and Connection SecurityOver the past two days, the spotlight has been on Cheburnet, mobile app privacy, and connection security. Here are the key events and what they mean for XConnect users.3 min48-hour digest: Cheburnet, 5G launch and gaming service outagesOver the past two days the main topic was the tightening of Cheburnet: Russia began enforcing fines for signing in to services through foreign accounts. At the same time, 5G launched in three cities, users reported outages of Steam, Discord and FaceIt, and Microsoft closed a record number of vulnerabilities.2 minCybersecurity and Regulation: 48-Hour DigestKey events: critical MikroTik vulnerabilities, attacks on Russian companies via Deno, new browser from CryptoPro, and fines for Twitch and Pinterest.1 minCheburnet: ChatGPT Cheburnet and VirusTotal outages — what's happening?In the last 48 hours, users in Russia have faced ChatGPT Cheburnet and VirusTotal access issues. Let's see what we know and why it matters.1 min48-Hour Digest: Internet Accessibility, Regulation, and SecurityKey events over two days: possible restrictions for providers in Russia, massive DDoS attack on Kloop, US driver's license leak, and changes in IT accreditation.1 minCheburnet Tightens: DNS Blocks, New Laws, and Data ProtectionOver the past 48 hours, several important events have occurred in the Russian internet: encrypted DNS Cheburnet has begun, new laws have come into force, and new privacy threats have emerged. Let's see what this means for regular users.2 minCheburnet: How the Ministry Wants to Close the Cheburnet Loophole and What's New in ToolsOver the past 48 hours, the main topic has been the Ministry's proposal to allocate IP addresses from Cheburnet into separate subnets to prevent the use of allowed ranges for Cheburnet. Also, new versions of Xray-core and sing-box were released, and users were reminded about VPN setup options on routers.1 min48-Hour Digest: Internet Accessibility and Connection SecurityThe main topic of the period is the tightening of restrictions on access to Internet resources in Russia: DNS interception, slowdown of international traffic, and problems with access to Wikipedia and GitHub. Browser security and user privacy were also discussed.2 minVPN and Regulation: Key Events Over 48 HoursOver the past two days, the focus has been on VPN access and internet regulation. Users are actively adapting to Cheburnet, while authorities in different countries are tightening control. Let's break down the key topics.1 minRoskomnadzor starts Cheburnet encrypted DNS: what it means for usersThe regulator has started Cheburnet encrypted DNS queries, which may affect VPN operation and website access. Let's figure out how it works and what to do.1 minCheburnet and Access Issues: 48-Hour DigestOver the past two days, discussions focused on new Cheburnet methods, access problems with Russian websites, and security issues. Let's break down the main topics.1 min48-Hour Digest: SSL Certificate Issues, Ozon's Return, and German Cheburnet ThresholdThe main topic of the period is widespread access problems to websites due to revocation of foreign SSL certificates for Russian companies. Also discussed were Ozon's return to Google Play and Germany's new piracy threshold.1 minWhy bank and store websites stopped opening in browsers?Due to revocation of foreign SSL certificates, Russian websites are switching to domestic ones, which are not supported by foreign browsers. Here's how to fix the issue.1 minFlooding in Data Centers in Germany and the Netherlands: How It Affects the InternetDue to flooding of server facilities in Germany and the Netherlands, users may notice increased ping and reduced speed. Here's what happened and how it impacts the network.1 minInternet Outage in Moscow: Causes and ConsequencesOn the evening of August 18, residents of Moscow and the Moscow region faced widespread internet disruptions. Here's what happened and how it affected users.1 minRunet Outage: What Happened on August 18 EveningOn the evening of August 18, users worldwide faced widespread issues with internet and services. Here's what we know.1 minNeural Networks: Latest News and SecurityThe Chinese model Qwen3.8-27B is now available for free, while researchers warn about the risks of iterative code generation. We also discuss a browser extension that protects your data when interacting with AI.2 min48-Hour Digest: VPN, Certificates, and Smart HomeKey topics: how DPI sees encrypted VPN traffic, why Ministry of Digital certificates raise concerns, and how to secure your home IoT network.1 minCheburnet: what it is and how it worksLet's figure out what Cheburnet is, why it's needed, and how not to confuse it with privacy and anonymity.1 minFinland to cut internet routes for Russia: what does it mean?Finland plans to cut internet routes for Russia. We explain how this may affect access to websites and what Cheburnet is.1 minMPTCP and Internet Tethering: What It Is and How It HelpsLet's figure out what MPTCP is and how this technology can help with tethering from your phone, especially when your carrier limits speed or blocks tethering.1 minCheburnet: How to Bypass Tethering Restrictions — 48-Hour DigestOver the past two days, users have been actively discussing ways to bypass carrier restrictions on internet tethering. We've gathered the top tips and methods to help you stay online even when restrictions are in place.2 minWhy Google Gemini Doesn't Work in Russia Even with VPNUsers in Russia are mass-reporting issues with Google's Gemini AI, even when using a VPN. Let's look into what's happening.1 minCheburnet 2026: Why VPN Is Essential in RussiaLet's figure out why in 2026 access to familiar websites and services in Russia increasingly requires VPN, and what an ordinary user should do.2 minCheburnet: How to Bypass Carrier Restrictions and Share InternetOver the past 48 hours, the community has been actively discussing ways to bypass mobile carrier restrictions. We've gathered the top tips: from changing TTL to using VPN. Learn how to keep your unlimited internet and share it with other devices.2 min