Twitter Introduces New Version To Secure User Activity, Information From Russian Surveillance: Bloomberg

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  • Twitter Inc TWTR launched a version of its social media service for the Tor internet browser, Bloomberg reports.
  • The Onion Router version looks to keep user activity and information secure from potential Russian surveillance.
  • Users can access websites on Tor via a Tor browser, which hides a user’s location and activity. 
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  • Despite often being linked to the dark web, Tor has gained some legitimacy now.
  • Russia blocked Twitter for more than a week following its invasion of Ukraine. 
  • Russia also entirely blocked Facebook, now rebranded as Meta Platforms Inc FB, for continuing to fact-check Russian state-backed media. 
  • Both the social networks look to find ways to operate, helping people communicate with those outside the country and maintain access to non-Russian news sources.
  • Price Action: TWTR shares are down by 1.80% at $33.75 premarket on the last check Thursday.
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