Google, Mozilla group as much as block Kazakhstan’s browser spying techniques

Google and Mozilla have taken the uncommon step of blocking off an untrusted certificates issued by means of the Kazakhstan govt, which critics say it compelled its electorate to put in as a part of an effort to observe their web visitors. The 2 browser makers stated in a joint remark Wednesday it deployed &#…
Google and Mozilla have taken the rare step of blocking an untrusted certificate issued by the Kazakhstan government, which critics say it forced its citizens to install as part of an effort to monitor their internet traffic. The two browser makers said in a joint statement Wednesday it deployed &#…

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