Claude Mass-Bans User Accounts via VPN

Anthropic Tightens Access Control for Claude

Anthropic has begun mass-banning user accounts that use VPNs to access the Claude model. Residents of Hong Kong were primarily affected, facing sudden profile deletions and chat history loss without prior warning.

Service Geographic Restrictions

The official Claude service does not operate in Hong Kong, making local users particularly vulnerable to new platform rules. A similar situation exists in Russia, where access to Anthropic products is also restricted. This creates risks for Russian users attempting to bypass geo-blocks.

The Service Officially Does Not Operate in Hong Kong and Russia

Experts note that stricter control may not be limited to these regions. Users from other countries are advised to exercise caution when using circumvention tools to avoid losing data and access to the tool.

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