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VLC Media Player banned and blocked in India, VLC doesn't know why and govt doesn't explain: full story
![The Hacker News on Twitter: "BEWARE! Playing untrusted video files (MKV or AVI) using VLC Media Player (≤ 3.0.6) could allow attackers to remotely take full control over your computer. Read more The Hacker News on Twitter: "BEWARE! Playing untrusted video files (MKV or AVI) using VLC Media Player (≤ 3.0.6) could allow attackers to remotely take full control over your computer. Read more](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D9nBIVoUYAAGliU.png)
The Hacker News on Twitter: "BEWARE! Playing untrusted video files (MKV or AVI) using VLC Media Player (≤ 3.0.6) could allow attackers to remotely take full control over your computer. Read more
![Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) on Twitter: "VICTORY 🎉 @GoI_MeitY has decided to remove its ban on the website of VLC media player. IFF provided legal support to @videolan throughout this process. (1/3) # Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) on Twitter: "VICTORY 🎉 @GoI_MeitY has decided to remove its ban on the website of VLC media player. IFF provided legal support to @videolan throughout this process. (1/3) #](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FhhAwycagAMPBKi.jpg:large)
Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) on Twitter: "VICTORY 🎉 @GoI_MeitY has decided to remove its ban on the website of VLC media player. IFF provided legal support to @videolan throughout this process. (1/3) #
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