37C3 - Tractors, Rockets and the Internet in Belarus

Circumventing censorship and repressive infrastructure in Belarus, exploring ideas and technologies to safeguard online freedom and support protesters, with a focus on VPN, Tor, encryption, and online education.

Key takeaways
  • Ideas about circumventing censorship in Belarus:
    • Using VPN to access non-censored internet
    • Building decentralized networks
    • Using mesh networks and anonymous technologies like Tor
  • Discussion of repressive infrastructure in Belarus:
    • Kipot system, used for identifying and tracking protesters
    • Sandvine, a company providing internet infrastructure for surveillance
    • Data dump, used to identify and prosecute protesters
  • Discussion of encryption and anonymity:
    • Importance of using encryption to protect online activities
    • Use of Telegram for coordination and communication
    • Anonymizing technologies like VPN and Tor
  • Discussion of the importance of online education:
    • Development of necessary technologies and skills
    • Education on online security and privacy
  • Discussion of the role of European Union and other countries:
    • Support for Belarusian protesters and activists
    • Sending aid and resources to help overcome repressive infrastructure
  • Discussion of the role of individual people:
    • Ordinary people who can make a difference by supporting activists and protesters
    • Everyone can contribute by learning new skills and technologies
  • Discussion of issues with and offline and online presence in Belarus:
    • Surveillance and tracking using cameras and other technology
    • Use of data and information to identify and prosecute protesters