Censorship Systems Spread Globally
A document leak reveals that Geedge Networks sells advanced censorship and surveillance systems akin to China's Great Firewall globally. Operating since 2018, the company provides governments in countries like Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Pakistan, and Myanmar with tools to monitor and block internet activity. Its systems can intercept unencrypted data and target individuals. Despite claims of focusing on cybersecurity, Geedge's technology enhances government power over online information. This raises concerns about digital authoritarianism worldwide.
- Geedge's technology has been installed across 26 data centers in Myanmar, affecting millions of internet connections.
- The company's systems can block VPNs, forcing users to go without encryption, increasing vulnerability to surveillance.
https://www.wired.com/story/geedge-networks-mass-censorship-leak/