Topic: internet shutdown
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Iran's Digital Surveillance Nears Total Control
The Iranian government's recent nationwide internet blackout during protests represents a severe and surprising escalation, departing from its usual strategy of using targeted digital controls like the National Information Network (NIN) to avoid total shutdowns. The crude blackout crippled all co...
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Ring Scraps Flock Safety Deal Following Super Bowl Ad Backlash
Ring canceled its planned integration with Flock Safety due to public backlash over surveillance and privacy concerns, citing resource constraints and stating no customer video was shared. The company has faced criticism for past law enforcement partnerships, including a now-discontinued warrantl...
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Iran Jams Starlink as Protests Rage, Service Fights to Stay Online
Iranian authorities disrupt satellite internet like Starlink with sophisticated jamming, causing severe connectivity issues during civil unrest. Starlink, operating under a U.S. license, remains a critical but contested communication tool, with technical teams and activists working to counter gov...
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A Televised Hack and a \$90M Crypto Theft: The New Face of Cyber Retaliation
Iran’s state TV was hijacked mid-broadcast to air anti-regime protests, just hours before hackers stole \$90 million in crypto from the country’s top exchange. The dual attack reflects a rising form of cyberwarfare—blending public disruption with financial sabotage to undermine institutions without ever crossing a border.
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