The White House is providing $25 million to Costa Rica, after giving Albania similar aid following aggression by hackers linked to Iran.
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The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
Amid ongoing protests, the Iranian regime has lost control of its image, pushing it to employ increasingly drastic tactics where everyone loses.
A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn
Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China have been caught using fake profiles to gather information. But the platform’s tools to weed them out only go so far.
Welcome to the Era of Internet Blackouts
New research from Cloudflare shows that connectivity disruptions are becoming a problem around the globe, pointing toward a troubling new normal.
WhatsApp Launches a Proxy Tool to Fight Internet Censorship
Amid internet shutdowns in Iran, the encrypted messaging app is introducing proxy connections that can help people get online.
Iran’s Internet Blackouts Are Sabotaging Its Own Economy
A new US State Department assessment highlights the stark economic toll of Tehran’s recent shutdowns and platform control.
Iran’s Protests Reveal What’s Lost If Twitter Crumbles
As authorities hit citizens with more violence, the social network is proving key to documenting abuses. If it breaks, a human rights lifeline may disappear.
The Challenge of Cracking Iran’s Internet Blockade
People around the world are rallying to subvert Iran’s internet shutdown, but actually pulling it off is proving difficult and risky.
Iran’s Internet Shutdown Hides a Deadly Crackdown
Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise.
Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.