Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU - eviltoast
Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU [Updated]
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Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws.

Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU::Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws.

  • mayumu@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    By using a VPN you are essentially routing your internet traffic through another computer and another ISP. So you have one of the VPN provider’s IP addresses. So what they have to do is find out which IP addresses are used by VPNs and block those. It’s very hard, but for the biggest companies somewhat doable.