Iran has blocked the use of virtual private networks they considered "illegal". Authorities on the subject said that the Iranians were using the VPN to bypass Internet filters government and used them to access the "illegal" sites and services and restricted. Authorities said that users are always able to buy the registered legal and governmental VPN, because some users, such as those working in financial institutions, need VPN for added security.
users in Iran have confirmed with Reuters that all illegal VPN have been disabled. "VPNs are cut. They closed all ports." Users can not access social networks like Facebook or Twitter, or use services like Skype to make phone calls. With the blocking of VPNs, the Iranian government also blocked access to Google and Yahoo. The government plans to allow restricted access to several social media networks in the future.
The Iranian government is said to restrict access to the Internet more severely because the country will hold a presidential election in June. He wants to prevent incidents that occurred during the 09 presidential election happen again this year. In 09, protesters have used social media networks and emails to communicate with each other during the protests "green movement".
With the ban VPNs, Iran also switching users shots over a GOVERNMENT AND Internet Service that will run largely isolated from the World Wide Web. The government plans to control the type of content that Internet users are able to see, including the restrictions on social networks. The Iranian government said its controlled Internet is a way to increase cyber security against "Western" attacks.
[from Reuters]
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