Authorities in China have turned to sophisticated investigative software to track and silence obscure critics on overseas social media. Their targets include college students and non-Chinese nationals.
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Russia Strengthens Its Internet Censorship Powers
Quietly built over two years, the Kremlin’s censorship infrastructure gives it sweeping power to block sites. Many fear a new age of digital isolation.
Germany Struggles to Stop Online Abuse Ahead of Election
Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.
Taliban Ramp Up on Social Media, Defying Bans by the Platforms
More than 100 new official or pro-Taliban accounts and pages have surfaced on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, despite a ban on the group by the sites.
How Facebook Failed to Stem Racist Abuse of England’s Soccer Players
For more than two years, soccer officials pushed the social network to limit the invective. As a new season begins, the hate continues.
Teen Wins Libel Case Against Tommy Robinson, U.K. Far-Right Activist
Mr. Robinson had been taken to court after making accusations against a Syrian teenager who was violently attacked by classmates on video.
England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse
After facing a torrent of racist abuse online, Bukayo Saka said he didn’t want anyone to deal with such “hateful and hurtful messages.”
French Court Convicts 11 People of Harassing Teenager Over Anti-Islam Rant
In a case that fueled a fierce debate about free speech and blasphemy, the court found 10 people guilty of harassment and one of making death threats.
American Internet Giants Hit Back at Hong Kong Doxxing Law
A trade group representing Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple and others said changes to a Hong Kong privacy law could stop firms from providing services in the city.
Prominent Women Call for Tech Giants to Act Against Online Harassment
The signatories included the tennis champion Billie Jean King, and the actors Thandiwe Newton, Ashley Judd and Emma Watson.