Russian authorities seeking to control email

Russia’s FSB, the equivalent to the FBI is trying to get access to encrypted communication providers like Skype, Gmail and Hotmail. Reuters is reporting, “the agency says the uncontrolled use of such services could threaten national security.” Alexander Andreyechkin, head of the FSB says, “the uncontrolled use of these services could lead to a large-scale threat to Russian security.” Critics say what he really wants to do is limit access to the internet ahead of the 2012 elections.

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