INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
reported widespread outages of Signal on Friday.Signal is considered to be one of the most secure messaging apps, allowing users to send
encrypted texts, make voice and video calls and share media.It is used by many independent Russian journalists and opposition activists.The
blocking of Signal comes one day after users across Russia reported widespread outages of YouTube.Speculation that Russia could block
speeds could drop by as much as 70%.The independent Vyorstka news website reported Friday citing sources at Russian tech giant VK, that
YouTube and the WhatsApp messagenger could be blocked as early as September
authorities to read users' private conversations and prevent terror attacks
The largely unsuccessful ban was lifted in 2020.
