Russia blocks access to Facebook Russia has cut off access to Facebook inside the country in response to the tech giant's blocking of state-backed media outlets in the European Union. Bobby Allyn
China erases thousands of social media accounts for vulgarity, negativity and more China is reshaping popular culture by taking down tens of thousand of celebrities, bloggers and influencers it deems immoral. The reasons are sometimes unclear, such as the figure not being patriotic. Emily Feng
Law enforcement is using one of cryptocurrency's strengths to fight crypto crime Cryptocurrency is an asset for those seeking privacy in their transactions, including criminals. Eyebrows were raised when a couple was arrested for allegedly laundering billions in stolen bitcoin. Paddy Hirsch
EA is cutting Russian teams from its FIFA and NHL games over the Ukraine invasion "We stand with the people of Ukraine and join the voices around the world calling for peace," EA said in a statement. Joe Hernandez
Tech's crackdown on Russian propaganda is a geopolitical high-wire act Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft are taking steps to curb Russian propaganda, but they don't want to be kicked out of the country and limit Russians' access to their platforms. Shannon Bond
Apple pauses sales in Russia and stops all exports In the most dramatic step a Big Tech company has taken against Russia, Apple says Russians will no longer be able to purchase Apple merchandise and access to Apple Pay is also restricted. Bobby Allyn
Microsoft president describes the digital assault on Ukraine In a blog post today, Microsoft president Brad Smith laid out what his company is doing to help Ukrainians withstand cyber attacks following its invasion by Russia. Joshua McNichols
Facebook uncovers disinformation and hacking campaigns targeting Ukraine Facebook parent company Meta says it has uncovered Russian efforts to undermine trust in the Ukrainian government and to hack Ukrainian military officials and journalists using its platform. Shannon Bond
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter limit ads over Russia's invasion of Ukraine Meta, Facebook's parent company, says the decision comes in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Twitter says it is temporarily pausing ads in Ukraine and Russia. Shannon Bond
Cyberattacks against Ukraine have intensified in recent days NPR's A Martinez talks to Lauren Zabierek, executive director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, about the cyber threats facing Ukraine.
