Over the past 48 hours, the focus has been on internet accessibility and regulation. In Russia, the Ministry of Digital Development proposed new requirements for providers: mandatory licensing with a fee of 10 million rubles and capital of at least 100 million, as well as installation of SORM systems. This could force small regional companies out of the market, leaving up to 50 million people without connectivity. Experts warn of problems in 27 regions.
Meanwhile, in Kyrgyzstan, the website of independent media Kloop suffered a massive DDoS attack: nearly 50 terabytes of junk traffic were generated in 7 hours, equivalent to 15 years of normal traffic. The attack is likely linked to a publication about censorship via copyright complaints. This reminds us how easily even small websites can be disrupted.
In the US, the FBI is investigating the leak of 153 million driver's licenses of US and Canadian citizens. The hacker service Nexus was selling document scans, and the leak may still be ongoing. This highlights risks to personal data.
In IT legislation: starting in 2026, revocation of IT accreditation in Russia could lead to loss of tax benefits, and companies will have to recalculate taxes from the beginning of the year. It is important to know the reasons for revocation and ways to restore status.
Also discussed was the history of free speech in the US: from McCarthyism to the New York Times v. Sullivan case, which is relevant in the context of modern censorship debates.
Unfortunately, there was insufficient material on the topic of Cheburnet (Cheburnet of Cheburnet), so this topic was not covered in detail.