[corrected] Re: Russians Propose Limiting Access to Tor & Anonymizers

Andrew kyboren at riseup.net
Fri Feb 13 18:26:11 PST 2015


Note: Appears to be the wrong Leonid Levin.  My apologies.

Andrew:
> http://inform-24.com/4114-leonid-levin-zasluzhivaet-vnimaniya-vopros-o-dosudebnoy-blokirovke-anonimizatorov-i-sredstv-dostupa-v-anonimnye-seti-tipa-tor.html
> 
> Summary: Leonid Levin, notable professor at Boston University, who
> themselves run a heavily-trafficked Tor exit node, attacks Tor and
> supports state control of information.
> 
> English translation:
>> Leonid Levin: "we should pay attention" to the question about
> pre-trial[?] blocking of anonymizers and ways to access anonymizing
> networks such as Tor.
>>
>> The committee chair of the State Duma (parliament) on Information
> Policy, Information Technologies and Communications, Leonid Levin,
> suggested to consider the question about limiting access to the Tor
> anonymizer internet-network. He said it during "Infoforum2015".
>>
>> By his words, this restriction would allow not only limiting access
> via anonymizing networks to information forbidden for distribution, but
> also would "extend the potential" for counteraction to the distribution
> of malicious programs. Besides, that would prevent illegal access to
> [hacking of?] computer information.
>>
>> At the same time Levin believes that the system of information control
> in the country "leaves much to be desired". He explains that
> "International tension, technologization and internalization of
> delinquency[?] make us put serious additional funds into military forces
> and law enforcement agencies. This is completely logical and justified,
> but for some reason the system of information control is [not in this
> series/not like this] yet."
>>
>> Levin mentioned that while Roscomnadzor (Federal Service for
> Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Information Technologies and Mass
> Communications) is successfully solving problems within its
> powers/limits, "it is obvious that it lacks people (staff units) and
> resources".
> 
> 
> ----------
> 
> 
> https://vk.com/liga?w=wall-26121341_9052
> 
> Summary: Denis Davydov, Executive Director of the "League of Safe
> Internet" attacks Tor and its use in leading 'political struggle'
> 
> English translation:
>> #anonymizers #tor #leagueOfSafeInternet
>>
>> In continuation of the theme of anonymizers
>>
>> League of Safe Internet: "Anonymous networks are used primarily to
> commit crimes"
>>
>> "We strongly support the idea of limiting Russia's access to anonymous
> networks, including Tor. "Invisible" Internet has made it possible for
> criminals of all stripes to hide their intentions from the state and use
> it to commit crimes: to acquire drugs and weapons, to distribute child
> pornography, to trade in human beings, including sex slaves, and to lead
> a political struggle. Do not forget that Tor is an American development
> and is used as well by the US intelligence agencies to expand the
> hegemony of the United States all around the world: agents and
> collaborators of the US State Department are engaged in illegal
> activities against countries while remaining anonymous to the
> authorities of that country.
>>
>> This is a very serious problem and it is bad that our government
> distanced itself from it and does not deal with it.
>>
>> I am convinced that the restriction on the use of anonymous networks
> will have a positive impact on us in every sense, will increase the
> trust of users to the network [Internet], and people will use it more
> actively and openly. This will lead to a specific economic effect and
> benefit to the state,"- the Executive Director of the League of Safe
> Internet Denis Davydov.
> 




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