Roskomnadzor plans to ban the use of mesh-networks

Roskomnadzor plans to ban the use of mesh-networks


   The Main Radio Frequency Center, which is subordinate to Roskomnadzor, has published a contract on the public procurement portal according to which it is planned to block mesh-networks, including TON.



As part of public procurement, a study of popular mesh-networks such as Yggdrasill, cjDNS, Briar, Signal Offline and FireChat will be conducted. At the same time, it is planned to develop methods to degrade data transmission (up to complete degradation of the network), as well as methods to identify and limit/block this type of traffic.

The researchers will analyze IoT networks and protocols, including cryptographic traffic protection. The analysis will be exposed to various threats posed by IoT networks. It is a question of possible granting access to the information which is subject to restriction. IoT can also be used to attack communications facilities and networks.

In addition to IoT networks, Roskomnadzor plans to block some block networks, including Telegram Open Network (TON). It also plans to block networks based on anonymous connections, such as TOR, I2P, Freenet, Zeronet and so on.

Recall that Roskomnadzor has recently blocked several cryptovoltaic sites. By the decision of the Nyandomsk District Court, five more resources have been blocked in Arkhangelsk Region.



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