Google unveils three new services to strengthen free expression on the Internet
Google will provide a "shield" for news organizations and human rights groups against cyberattacks, as part of a new package of services designed to support "free expression," the world's largest search engine announced on Monday.
During a presentation in New York, Google also unveiled a new technology, called uProxy, that allows citizens in some countries to bypass government censorship or surveillance software and access the Internet. The software will be available for the Chrome and Firefox web browsers, but not Microsoft's Internet Explorer, at least initially.
The world's number one search engine presented the two services as well as a map showing cyberattacks taking place around the world, in real time.
Known for its corporate slogan "Don't Be Evil," Google has established a reputation for resisting authorities around the world who seek to censor its services, YouTube and Blogger.
Under the “Project Shield” initiative, the company announced that it will host websites that are frequently attacked by politically motivated attacks. Due to its size and sophisticated infrastructure, Google is better able to withstand these attacks than independently hosted websites.
As the company announced, these new services are still under testing.
Source: protothema.gr
