Iran’s Internet Blackout Adds New Dangers for Civilians Amid Israeli Bombings

Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information. Read More

Iran’s total internet shutdown is a blueprint for breaking the web

November 2019 wasn’t the first time Iran had shut down the internet – in fact, it wasn’t even the first time that year. But it was the longest and most sophisticated shut down ever attempted. Read More

Iran's internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?

Iran's government has cited cybersecurity concerns for ordering the shutdown. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates ... VPNs have long been used to hide communications in ... Read More

Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians. Read More

Iran blocks Internet, messaging apps in crackdown on protests

Sept. 23 (UPI) --Iran's government on Friday blocked access to the Internet and messaging apps in a deepening crackdown on protests triggered by the death of a young woman who had been detained by ... Read More

Iran plunged into an internet near-blackout during deepening conflict

Iran plunged into a near-total internet blackout Tuesday as Israel continued to bombard the country. Two companies that track global internet connectivity, Kentik and Netblocks, told NBC News that ... Read More

FEATURE-'The internet is dead in Iran': Protests targeted by shutdown

Last week, U.S. officials issued guidance expanding the range of internet services available to Iranians despite U.S. sanctions, while SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said he would activate the ... Read More

Iran's 'largest internet shutdown ever' is happening now. Here's what ...

Iran has gone almost entirely offline as authorities try to stem the spread of nationwide protests that have gripped the country since Friday. Iran's 'largest internet shutdown ever' is happening now. Read More

Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against ...

Now Iran’s government has confirmed that it ordered the shutdown to protect against Israeli cyberattacks. “We have previously stated that if necessary, we will certainly switch to a national ... Read More

Iran plunged into an internet near-blackout during deepening ... - NBC News

Iran plunged into a near-total internet blackout Tuesday as Israel continued to bombard the country. Two companies that track global internet connectivity, Kentinc and Netblocks, told NBC News ... Read More

Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country ...

Shutting off the internet within an entire country is a serious action. It severely limits people’s ability to freely communicate and to find reliable information during times of conflict.. In ... Read More