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Security technique to block VPN systems
VPN blocking is a technique used to block the encrypted protocol tunneling communications methods used by virtual private network (VPN) systems. Often used by large organizations such as national governments or corporations, it can act as a tool for computer security or Internet censorship by preventing the use of VPNs to bypass network firewall systems. Wikipedia →
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- Go sideways: Great FirewallA closely related topic
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