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Arab News
a day ago
- Business
- Arab News
WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians
MOSCOW: WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block millions of Russians from accessing secure communication after calls on the messaging app were restricted, as Russia promotes home-grown social media platforms and seeks greater control over the country's Internet space. Russia said on Wednesday that it had started restricting some WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, and Telegram calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases. Text messaging services and voice notes are currently unaffected. A simmering dispute with foreign tech providers intensified after Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Russia blocking Meta's Facebook and Instagram, slowing the speed of Alphabet's YouTube and issuing hundreds of fines to platforms that failed to comply with Russian rules on online content and data storage. 'WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people's right to secure communication, which is why Russia is trying to block it from over 100 million Russian people,' WhatsApp said late on Wednesday. 'We will keep doing all we can to make end-to-end encrypted communication available to people everywhere, including in Russia.' Telegram said its moderators were using AI tools to monitor public parts of the platform to remove millions of malicious messages every day. 'Telegram actively combats harmful use of its platform including calls for sabotage or violence and fraud,' Telegram said. In July 2025, WhatsApp's monthly reach in Russia was 97.3 million people, compared to 90.8 million for Telegram, according to Mediascope data. Third-placed VK Messenger, an offering from state-controlled tech company VK, reached 17.9 million people. Russia has a population of more than 140 million people. STEADY DEGRADATION Russia banning WhatsApp and Telegram users from making calls comes as the government is actively promoting a new state-controlled messaging app, MAX, that will be integrated with government services and which critics fear could track its users' activities. Senior politicians are migrating to MAX, urging their followers to come with them. Anton Gorelkin, a leading regulator of Russia's IT sector in parliament, said he would post to his MAX followers first and said many other lawmakers would soon follow suit. WhatsApp's other services remain available for now, but the steady degradation of a service is a tactic Russia has employed before, notably with YouTube, where slower download speeds have made it harder for people to access content. Human Rights Watch said in a report last month that Russia has been 'meticulously expanding legal and technological tools to carve out Russia's section of the Internet into a tightly controlled and isolated forum.' Lawmakers have approved a new law that tightens censorship and could have sweeping ramifications for digital privacy, with Russians facing fines if they search online for content Moscow considers 'extremist,' including via virtual private networks that millions use to bypass Internet blocks.
The Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- The Independent
WhatsApp says Russia is trying to ban its service for 100 million people
WhatsApp has accused Russia of attempting to block its services, asserting that Moscow 's actions are a direct response to the messaging app's commitment to secure, encrypted communication for its users. The Meta-owned platform vowed to persist in making its end-to-end encrypted services accessible within Russia. "WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people's right to secure communication, which is why Russia is trying to block it from over 100 million Russian people," the company stated. It added: "We will keep doing all we can to make end-to-end encrypted communication available to people everywhere, including in Russia." In addition, Russia has begun imposing restrictions on certain Telegram and WhatsApp calls, alleging that the foreign-owned platforms have failed to provide information to law enforcement concerning fraud and terrorism cases. Reports that calls were being disrupted in WhatsApp and Telegram appeared in Russian media earlier this week, with users complaining about calls not going through or not being able to hear each other speak. According to Russian media monitoring service Mediascope, WhatsApp in July was the most popular platform in Russia, with over 96 million monthly users. Telegram, with more than 89 million users, came a close second. Telegram, for its part, stated its moderators employ AI tools to monitor public sections of its platform, removing millions of malicious messages daily. "Telegram actively combats harmful use of its platform including calls for sabotage or violence and fraud," Telegram said in a statement. The Kremlin tried to block Telegram between 2018-20 but failed. Russia has clashed with foreign tech platforms for several years over content and data storage in a simmering dispute that intensified after Moscow's sent its army into Ukraine in February 2022, with critics saying that Russia is trying to expand its control over the country's internet space. Over the years, they have adopted restrictive laws and banned websites and platforms that won't comply. Technology has been perfected to monitor and manipulate online traffic.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
WhatsApp accuses Moscow of trying to block secure communication for millions of Russians
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - WhatsApp accused Moscow of trying to block millions of Russians from accessing secure communication after calls on the messaging app were restricted, as Russia promotes home-grown social media platforms and seeks greater control over the country's internet space. Russia said on Wednesday that it had started restricting some WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab, and Telegram calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases. Text messaging services and voice notes are currently unaffected. A simmering dispute with foreign tech providers intensified after Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Russia blocking Meta's Facebook and Instagram, slowing the speed of Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab YouTube and issuing hundreds of fines to platforms that failed to comply with Russian rules on online content and data storage. "WhatsApp is private, end-to-end encrypted, and defies government attempts to violate people's right to secure communication, which is why Russia is trying to block it from over 100 million Russian people," WhatsApp said late on Wednesday. "We will keep doing all we can to make end-to-end encrypted communication available to people everywhere, including in Russia." Telegram said its moderators were using AI tools to monitor public parts of the platform to remove millions of malicious messages every day. "Telegram actively combats harmful use of its platform including calls for sabotage or violence and fraud," Telegram said. In July 2025, WhatsApp's monthly reach in Russia was 97.3 million people, compared to 90.8 million for Telegram, according to Mediascope data. Third-placed VK Messenger, an offering from state-controlled tech company VK ( opens new tab, reached 17.9 million people. Russia has a population of more than 140 million people. Russia banning WhatsApp and Telegram users from making calls comes as the government is actively promoting a new state-controlled messaging app, MAX, that will be integrated with government services and which critics fear could track its users' activities. Senior politicians are migrating to MAX, urging their followers to come with them. Anton Gorelkin, a leading regulator of Russia's IT sector in parliament, said he would post to his MAX followers first and said many other lawmakers would soon follow suit. WhatsApp's other services remain available for now, but the steady degradation of a service is a tactic Russia has employed before, notably with YouTube, where slower download speeds have made it harder for people to access content. Human Rights Watch said in a report last month that Russia has been "meticulously expanding [its] legal and technological tools to carve out Russia's section of the internet into a tightly controlled and isolated forum". Lawmakers have approved a new law that tightens censorship and could have sweeping ramifications for digital privacy, with Russians facing fines if they search online for content Moscow considers "extremist", including via virtual private networks that millions use to bypass internet blocks.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Land Mobile Radio Market to Exceed USD 69.11 Billion by 2032, Driven by 11.84% CAGR Growth
Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Market growth is driven by digital migration, hybrid LMRLTE/cloud integration, interoperability needs in public safety/defense, and cybersecurity enhancement. Austin, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Land Mobile Radio Market Size & Growth Insights: According to the SNS Insider Report, 'The Land Mobile Radio Market Size was valued at USD 24.24 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 69.11 billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 11.84% over the forecast period 2025-2032.' Land Mobile Radio Market Evolves with Rising Demand for Secure Communication Across Critical Industries The Land Mobile Radio (LMR) segment is experiencing high evolutionary growth, primarily due to increasing demand for indispensable and secure communication through LMR systems, across the industries such as public safety, transportation, utilities, and defense sectors. This allows voice conversations to be carried out at the same time, which is crucial in the event of an emergency or other mission-critical operation. The transition to digital technologies has strengthened LMR ability by increasing audio clarity, greater range, and higher interoperability. Get a Sample Report of Land Mobile Radio Market @ Regional Trends: North America Leads, Asia-Pacific Surges Ahead The Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market in 2023 was led by North America, which represented approximately 38% of revenue, and the United States was the leader in the region. That leadership is backed by historical investments in public safety and advanced communication infrastructure. From 2024 to 2032, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, with China leading the charge in the region. China is a dominant market due to the growing need for these systems caused by rapid industrialization, smart city developments, and growing public safety infrastructures. Europe is another substantial LMR market, supported by a robust public safety sector as well as transportation and utility markets. The adoption is positive for some countries including the likes of Germany and the UK which are taking steps towards modernization of their infrastructure and investing in a new secured communication infrastructure. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems are growing due to increasing infrastructure development, urban security requirements, and industrial expansion in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Adoption is currently being driven by public safety and commercial investments in countries such as Brasil, UAE, and South Africa. Land Mobile Radio Market Report Scope: Report Attributes Details Market Size in 2023 USD 25.24 Billion Market Size by 2032 USD 69.11 Billion CAGR CAGR of 11.84% From 2024 to 2032 Report Scope & Coverage Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook Key Segments • By Type (Portable, Vehicle-Mounted (Mobile))• By Technology (Digital, Analog)• By Frequency Band (30-50 MHz (Low VHF Band), 150-172 MHz (High VHF Band), 450-470 (UHF))• By Application (Defense and Public Safety, Commercial, Construction, Transportation, Others) Purchase Single User PDF of Land Mobile Radio Market Report (20% Discount) @ Land Mobile Radio Market Thrives on Portable Devices, Digital Tech, and Defense Sector Demand Surge By Type Portable segment accounted for 60% share in the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market in 2023, owing to high demand of mobility and ease of operation in field. Many sectors, from pubic safety to defence, to transportation, widely use portable LMR devices because of their toughness, ability for instantaneous communication in an open crowd, and ability to easily function in a challenging environment. From 2024 to 2032, the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market is segmented by type into the vehicle-mounted (mobile), backpack (portable), and handheld types and is estimated to be the fastest growing segment due to an increase in demand for reliable communication while on the move. By Technology In 2023, the revenue share of the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market of digital segment accounted for around 69%, showcasing the increasing shift from analog to digital systems. Compared to analog LMR, digital LMR has higher quality audio, more spectrum-efficient usage, and many sophisticated functions (e.g., encryption, GPS). The analog segment is anticipated to gain the highest market share and will be the fastest-growing segment in the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market in terms of value from 2024 to 2032, due to its cost-effectiveness and simplicity. In particular, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing areas are using analog systems for fundamental voice communication requirements. By Frequency Band The 450–470 MHz (UHF) spectrum dominated the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market, accounting for nearly 59% of total revenue in 2023. It performs strongly due to improved signal penetration in urban/indoor areas, which make it suitable for public safety, and commercial and transportation applications. By Application In 2023, the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market was dominated by the Defense and Public Safety segment, which accounted for close to 45% of overall revenue. This is primarily because secure, immediate communication is vital in emergency response, law enforcement and military operations, where reliable and swift coordination is paramount. Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are: L3Harris Technologies Kenwood Corporation Simoco Wireless Solutions RELM Wireless Corporation Motorola Solutions Leonardo SpA Icom Inc. Hytera Communications JVC Tait Thales Group Sepura Limited Do you have any specific queries or need any customized research on Land Mobile Radio Market? Submit your inquiry here @ Recent Developments: In June 2025, L3Harris enhanced disaster response capabilities by deploying Falcon® radios with P25 Trunking. In May 2025, Kenwood USA partnered with PowerTrunk to offer turn-key P25 mobile/portable radios and infrastructure, targeting public safety deployments. Table of Contents - Major Key Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Land Mobile Radio Market, by Type 8. Land Mobile Radio Market, by Technology 9. Land Mobile Radio Market, by Frequency Band 10. Land Mobile Radio Market, by Application 11. Regional Analysis 12. Company Profiles 13. Use Cases and Best Practices 14. Conclusion About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. Our company's aim is to give clients the knowledge they require in order to function in changing circumstances. In order to give you current, accurate market data, consumer insights, and opinions so that you can make decisions with confidence, we employ a variety of techniques, including surveys, video talks, and focus groups around the world. CONTACT: Contact Us: Jagney Dave - Vice President of Client Engagement Phone: +1-315 636 4242 | +44- 20 3290 5010 (UK)Sign in to access your portfolio
Coin Geek
29-05-2025
- Business
- Coin Geek
India explores drone-based quantum key distribution
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In a significant move to bolster India's presence in quantum-secure communication technologies, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the flagship research and development (R&D) arm under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited. Synergy Quantum is a pioneering firm in deep technology, particularly focused on quantum innovations. According to a statement from the Ministry of Communications, this collaboration marks a pivotal step toward the joint development of drone-enabled Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems. The project will employ a polarization-encoded, decoy-state BB84 protocol and is targeted to achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher. By leveraging the technical strengths of both institutions, the initiative seeks to advance India's capabilities in secure quantum communication, aligning closely with the national 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' agenda to foster self-reliance in critical and emerging technologies. This cooperation aims to pave the way for secure and resilient telecom infrastructures of the future. Potential applications include secure communications for defense services, emergency management, protection of critical infrastructure, and confidential government operations, representing a leap forward in safeguarding sensitive data in the digital age. 'The convergence of public R&D and private innovation is essential to shaping a secure and self-reliant digital future for India. Quantum technologies hold immense promise for next-generation secure communications, and this collaboration with Synergy Quantum reflects our shared vision of accelerating indigenous capabilities in this critical domain,' said Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of C-DOT. 'By combining our research depth with industry agility, we aim to jointly develop solutions that not only address national priorities but also contribute to India's emergence as a global player in quantum innovation,' Upadhyay added. Under the terms of the agreement, C-DOT and Synergy Quantum will work collaboratively to engineer quantum communication systems optimized for deployment through unmanned aerial platforms. The scope of the partnership also encompasses the joint formulation of research projects eligible for national and international funding opportunities. Additionally, the two organizations will contribute to the global knowledge ecosystem by publishing research findings in academic journals, producing white papers, and engaging with technical communities through events and expert engagements. Experts from both parties are expected to participate in educational and outreach initiatives, such as specialized lectures, short-term training programs, workshops, and symposiums, that focus on contemporary issues in quantum communication. Synergy Quantum said it has developed an exclusive range of high-security communication technologies designed to meet military standards. These innovations are tailored to deliver strong protection for both governmental and commercial sectors, addressing the looming risk posed by quantum computing, which threatens to compromise traditional public key cryptographic systems. The company's offerings include state-of-the-art tools aimed at securing sensitive communications and data. The portfolio features an integrated array of post-quantum encryption technologies, along with services to assist organizations in transitioning from conventional cryptographic infrastructure to systems resistant to quantum-era threats. Drone-enabled QKD offers a powerful blend of strong security and mobility. By using drones to transmit encryption keys based on the principles of quantum physics, this technology makes it possible to share sensitive information safely—even in places without fixed communication networks. It's especially valuable for civilian and military use, providing a flexible and reliable way to protect data. As future quantum computers may break today's standard encryption methods, drone-based QKD is a forward-looking solution for keeping communications secure in the years ahead. India's quantum promise India is making bold strides in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technologies, signaling its ambition to become a global leader in next-generation science and innovation. Recently, the country celebrated a major breakthrough by unveiling its first full-stack quantum computing system—an achievement that highlights India's growing capabilities in both quantum hardware and software. This milestone reflects a broader national effort to build a strong foundation for transformative technologies that could reshape industries and enhance national competitiveness. In alignment with this vision, India introduced the first edition of the International Technology Engagement Strategy–Quantum (ITES-Q) on April 14, coinciding with World Quantum Day. This strategic roadmap outlines India's international approach to quantum science, technology, and innovation. It aims to foster global partnerships, encourage scientific discovery, and promote the adoption of quantum solutions across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity. The strategy arrives at a time when India's premier policy think tank, NITI Aayog, has emphasized both the promise and the risks of quantum computing. While the technology offers significant benefits, including new frontiers in computing power and secure communication, it also poses challenges—particularly in areas related to data protection and national defense. As part of its broader push, the southern state of Andhra Pradesh has taken a leadership role by collaborating with major tech companies Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IBM (NASDAQ: IBM) to build a robust quantum research and development hub. This initiative, known as the Quantum Valley Tech Park, is being developed in Amaravati, the state's capital. At its core will be an IBM Quantum System Two equipped with a 156-qubit Heron processor—the most powerful quantum machine in India to date. TCS and IBM will jointly work on designing advanced algorithms and applications tailored for complex real-world problems, benefiting sectors such as logistics, pharmaceuticals, finance, and education. Through this collaboration, the Andhra Pradesh government aims to spark innovation, build talent pipelines, and accelerate the growth of India's quantum ecosystem at both the national and regional levels. Watch: Adaptable blockchain system to tackle real-world problems title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="">
