Russia Targets Whatsapp and Pushes New 'super-App' as Internet Blackouts Grow
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Russia is targeting WhatsApp and promoting a new 'super-app' amid growing internet blackouts, raising concerns about censorship and surveillance. The lack of comments on the HN discussion suggests a muted reaction, but the story itself highlights a concerning trend.
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