.ru: Putin considers plan to unplug Russia from the internet ‘in an emergency’

Kremlin to discuss taking control of the .ru domain and measures to disconnect Russians from the web in the event of unrest. The Kremlin is considering radical plans to unplug Russia from the global internet in the event of a serious military confrontation or big anti-government protests at home, Russian officials hinted on Friday. President …

.SCOT: Scotland’s Internet Identity in the Face of Independence

Scotland’s vote for independence this Thursday brings with it a stack of issues to consider, including the potentially sovereign nation’s currency, economic stability, budget deficits, taxes and involvement in the European Union. But Scotland also faces another kind of fight: a digital one, involving its country code TLD. If Scotland decides to leave the United …