The Streisand effect

anon2world Tuesday 12 August 2025

Describes how efforts to suppress a piece of online.

The Streisand effect is the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor a piece of information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely, usually facilitated by the Internet.


Collateral Freedom: how we thwart censorship

Reporters Without Borders is launching “Operation Collateral Freedom”. To combat online censorship, Reporters Without Borders is unblocking access to news websites in order to make them available in the 11 countries where they are currently banned. In an original initiative designed to circumvent website (…)

12 May 2015


"India’s Daughter" the film banned by India

India’s Daughter (Banned By Indian Government). Director: Leslee Udwin - Series Editor: Nick Fraser. Originally, the BBC had decided to show it on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, but suddenly decided to advance it even as a storm was raging in India, saying it will enable viewers to see this (…)

8 March 2015


The Streisand effect

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Tips for Transcribing Video with Technical Jargon

When it comes to transcribing videos, technical jargon can pose several challenges. However, with the right approach, you…

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The Hacker News

Charon Ransomware Hits Middle East Sectors Using APT-Level Evasion Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign that employs a previously undocumented ransomware family called Charon to target the Middle East's (…)

13 August

The Proton Blog

What is email encryption and why should your business prioritize it?

Defend against email fraud and phishing. Make encryption an essential part of your cybersecurity strategy with Proton Mail today.

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Latest Hacking News

INE Named to Training Industry’s 2025 Top 20 Online Learning Library List

Cary, United States, 11th August 2025, CyberNewsWire INE Named to Training Industry’s 2025 Top 20 Online Learning Library List on Latest Hacking News | (…)

11 August

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