Russia again pulls VPN apps from Apple's App Store, EFF calls it a crackdown
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VPN developers report renewed removals of their apps from the Apple App Store in Russia, following earlier Roskomnadzor action in 2024 and the reported blocking of FaceTime in 2025. Bloomberg reportedly says Apple and Microsoft were added to Russia's state surveillance registry, which may allow access to local users' correspondence and customer data. The article does not name specific VPN apps, versions or CVEs. The EFF also notes US state proposals to ban VPNs over age-gating laws.
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