Ukraine invasion: Crucial role of tech companies highlighted after Russian 'act of aggression'

"Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Tik Tok... Plusieurs géants américains de la technologie ont mis en place des mesures, lundi 28 février, afin de limiter la diffusion d'informations émanant d'organes de presse affiliés au gouvernement russe..."

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Date:: 1 mar 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: español

Russia: Japan's tech co. Rakuten removes ads from messaging service in Ukraine & Russia, but will not block service in Russia

Date:: 28 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English, 日本語

Facebook says it has cracked down on hacking group targeting Ukrainian social media accounts

Date:: 28 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Google blocks Russia's state-owned media outlet RT from earning ad dollars

Date:: 27 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Elon Musk activates Starlink satellites in Ukraine following request for support

Date:: 27 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Meta rolls out privacy & security measures to help people in Ukraine & Russia protect their accounts

Date:: 27 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Ukraine internet outages spark concerns of broader blackout

Date:: 24 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Russian-based disinformation about Ukraine is spreading through major social media platforms; incl. co. comments

Date:: 24 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

Access Now says cyberattacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and civil society violate human rights

Date:: 18 fév 2022
Type de contenu:: Article

Langues disponibles: English

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Ukraine invasion: Crucial role of tech companies highlighted after Russian 'act of aggression'

Chronologie

Why can’t the West stop supplying technology for Russian weapons?

Serbian companies export sanctioned dual-use technology to Russia, new investigation shows; incl. cos. comments

Opinion: How to exploit Russia’s addiction to Western technology

Netherlands: Court convicts Russian businessman to 18 months in jail for exporting dual-use components to Russian defence industry despite sanctions

French court asks US authorities to guarantee adequate treatment of Greek businessman to be extradited on charges of smuggling sensitive tech. to Russian military

Russia circumvents Western sanctions for production of military technology by importing equipment through third countries, new investigation shows

Ukraine: Security forces arrest CEO of plant that allegedly supplied sanctioned fittings for construction of military bases in Russia

Russia: Mercenary group Wagner buys satellites for intelligence activities from Chinese co., new investigation shows

Managing risks created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Enhanced due diligence and advanced know-your-customer policies

Russian manufacturers allegedly use machinery from US-based co. in attacks on Ukraine; incl. co. comment

US imposes sanctions on cos. for aiding procurement of sensitive parts used in Iranian drones

Swedish authorities ban Ericsson from supplying equipment to Russia

Iranian drones used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine contain more than 50 electrical Western components imported via third countries, new report shows; incl. cos. comments

Finland: Largest mobile carriers suspend Xiaomi sales over continued business in Russia

Ukraine: Govt. designates tech cos. Spinner & DMG Mori as intl. war sponsors over continued deliveries to Russia despite sanctions

Finland: CEO of 2 companies arrested on charges of violating sanctions by supplying foreign electronic products to Russia

Netherlands: Defence Ministry employee & local company owner arrested on suspicion of circumventing sanctions by selling airplane parts to Russia

Russia: Authorities warn of potential WhatsApp ban if it spreads forbidden information via "unfriendly channels"

Russia: Intermediary countries & cos. help import US-made advanced electronic components used in weapon production exposing loopholes in Western sanctions regime

SAP plans to discontinue support for Russian & Belarusian customers at end of year after maintenance contracts expire

Russia: Two-thirds of foreign components in drones used in attacks on Ukraine originate from US, new research shows revealing gaps in sanctions regime

Semiconductor firms under investor scrutiny for alleged links to violations of international law

Germany: Director of 2 companies arrested on charges of violating country’s law by exporting components to Russian co. involved in production of military equipment

Germany: Businessman arrested on suspicion of exporting equipment for sniper rifles production to Russia in 2015 despite imposed sanctions

Russia’s tech companies face complicity risks over continued operations in aggressor state

US-made dual-use microchips continue to be imported to Russia for military application despite export controls & sanctions, customs data shows; incl. cos. comments

US-based Haas Automation allegedly still indirectly supplies Russian arms industry with technology; incl. co. comments

UK manufacturers continue to supply Russia with key industrial equipment despite sanctions, trade data shows; incl. cos. comments

Chinese companies allegedly ship dual-use equipment to Russia exposing loopholes in Western sanctions

Parts made by U.S. companies allegedly used to build Russian cruise missiles; incl. cos. comments

Ireland investigates reports that Irish component was found in Shahed drone Russia used in recent attack on Ukraine

Russia: Majority of Western firms with local units continue operating & paying billions in taxes, indirectly funding war in Ukraine; new research shows

New York Times exposes Russia's surveillance supply chain expansion & raises global human rights concerns

U.S. tech firm's top manager privately sells high-tech to Russia, shows Reuters investigation; incl. co. comments

Kyrgyz & Kazakh cos. export sanctioned dual-use goods to Russian firms linked to Kremlin war machine amid Western efforts to halt tech flow through Central Asia, new investigation shows

Russia: General Electric stopped service of its gas turbines on Russian thermal power plants after extended US sanctions came into effect

Japan-made semiconductors skirt sanctions to enter Russia through third countries, says new investigation

Ukraine: Missiles used in Russia's recent attack that killed 11 civilians contain over 50 foreign-made components, President Zelensky says

Acer ships computer hardware to Russia after saying it would suspend business, new investigation shows; incl. co. comment

Russia: Mondi scraps deal to sell largest plant to local company due to delay in govt.'s approval, reaffirms its commitment to divest in future

Russia reimports arms parts from Myanmar & India allegedly to improve weapons to be used in Ukraine

Russia: Rockwool’s distributor allegedly supplies materials used in Russian frigates that carry hypersonic missiles; incl. co. comments

Kazakhstan becomes pathway for supply of Russia’s defence sector with drones & microelectronics despite Western sanctions, new investigation shows

Western govts. urge tech industry leaders to take steps to help shut down shipments of high-tech items to Russia, media reports

Russia-registered firm smuggles sensitive technology from EU into country despite its links to Russian intelligence agencies, new investigation shows

Russia: Microsoft allegedly intends to stay on market by offering companies to renew software licenses, local media reports

Russia: Cybersecurity firm Group-IB finalises exit from market

Russia continues to import Western weapons technology despite sanctions, trade data shows

Majority of components in weapons used by Russian army in Ukraine produced by Western firms, two reports show; incl. cos. comments

Russia: Twitter lifts restrictions on govt. & state media accounts

UK: London-based firm allegedly sent goods incl. semiconductors to Russia despite imposed sanctions, according to customs data

Russia: Microsoft to pay $3 million over alleged sanctions violations between 2012 & 2019

Russia: CISCO destroyed $23.5 million worth of equipment during exit to prevent it from falling into Russian hands

Russia avoids sanctions by buying EU-made chips & crucial semiconductors from third countries, according to diplomatic source

Chinese company Xian Bingo Intelligent Aviation Technology reportedly in talks with Russia to supply drones

Japan bans export of high-tech goods to Russia which can be used for military purposes

Opinion: Western components have no place in Russia’s arsenal

China aids Russia’s war in Ukraine, trade data shows; incl. cos. comments

Millions of computer chips from Dutch manufacturers found in Russian weapons, new investigations shows; incl. cos. comments

The Orlan Complex. Tracking the supply chains of Russia's most successful UAV

Russia: Intel & Microsoft allegedly quietly unblock software downloads and updates, incl. cos. comments

Ukraine: Single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than dozen US companies, recent investigation shows; incl. cos. comments

Biden administration launches task force to probe US components in Iranian drones used against Ukraine

The supply chain that keeps tech flowing to Russia

Ukrainian analysis identifies Western supply chain behind Iran’s drones

UK: Company owned by PM's father-in-law still operating in Russia, report says; incl. co. comments

Cisco ended operations in Russia, but its gear allegedly being shipped through China & other countries; incl. co. comments

New investigation finds shipment of Western computer parts used in Russian weapons continued after invasion; incl. cos. comments

Microsoft scales down Russia operations, over 400 employees will be affected

IBM lays off staff & winds down operations in Russia

HPE exiting Russia & Belarus over war in Ukraine

Tech company Canva withdraws entirely from Russia after pressure, joining global exodus as war continues

Russia: Consumers sue Apple after payment service withdrawn, ask for compensation for 'moral damage' caused

Chinese company DJI Technology Co suspends sales in Ukraine & Russia to prevent the use of its drones in combat to cause harm; incl. co comment

Clearview AI used in Ukraine to identify deceased soldiers, despite concerns about use of facial recognition technology during conflict

Pro-war propaganda continues to be shared on TikTok in Russia according to researchers; co. declined to comment

Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns caused by new law on media