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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

My good friend @ammir.bsky.social and I were both interviewed for the first segment in yesterday’s episode of @theworld.org about the partial internet restoration in Iran. Check it out here:

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Internet shutdown in Iran is in its 46th day.👀 While only a fraction of normal traffic levels, the volume of whitelisted traffic has been slowly growing in the past month as the IR govt expands its program of selectively authorizing access to certain individuals and companies.

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

UPDATE: Iran Internet shutdown Continuing to see a small, but steady restoration for Iran as the country rolls out its internet whitelisting system to police connectivity. #DigitalBlackoutIran #IranianRevolution2026 From our perspective, traffic is at ~25% of pre-shutdown levels (bits/sec).

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IODA (Internet Outage Detection and Analysis) @ioda.live · 26/01/2026

IODA's Telescope signal shows signs of sustained, partial recovery since ~7:30 PM Jan 24th. This is the first sign of sustained recovery of Telescope, which measures unsolicited Internet traffic rom Iran to the global Internet since the shutdown began. ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu/country/IR?f...

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Let me explain why this could realistically be implemented: 1. A portion of people’s needs are service-based platforms—such as online shopping, ride, and streaming. These services already have domestic customers and would not face major problems, 1/7

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The Debate - France 24 @f24debate.france24.com · 15/01/2026

Today Iran, tomorrow the world? @ammir.bsky.social warns #Iran is exporting its internet shutdown technology to other countries More on #F24Debate ➡️ f24.my/BfuE

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Irancell’s CEO was dismissed over delays in internet shutdowns. Doran & Yaftar are tasked with developing DPI to detect Starlink-connected VPNs. Mohammad Amin Aghamiri & Mehdi SeifAbadi are key decision-makers. filter.watch/english/2026...

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Iran Enters a New Age of Digital Isolation - Filterwatch

Exclusive intelligence obtained by Filterwatch reveals that the Islamic Republic has abandoned its traditional model of mass internet censorship in favor of a new, far darker strategy: "Absolute Digit...

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Iran has almost completely disconnected itself from the global internet. Just after 16:30 UTC today, traffic volume into the country began plummeting. The country has been gripped by growing protests in recent days & the Iranian govt has been selectively blocking internet services. #IranProtests

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Sudden drop in IPv6 traffic to Iran at 11:49 UTC today (Jan-8) as the country's govt continues to selectively block internet access in an effort to staunch a growing protest movement. #IranProtests

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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

NEW: Apple notified several Iranians that they were targets of government spyware in the last year, according to security researchers. Since 2021, Apple says it has notified people in 150 countries, but we don't always get to know which countries, so this is an interesting data point.

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Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers | TechCrunch

Researchers say Apple sent out threat notifications to several Iranians in recent months, saying their iPhones had been hacked. Iran is likely behind the attacks.

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Iran’s digital repression has entered an unprecedented phase. According to the latest Iran Cyber #ThreatIntelligence Report by The Miaan Group, civil society in and outside Iran is facing a wave of increasingly advanced cyber threats. miaan.org/wartime-cybe... Key findings include:

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

#Iran is back online as of 05:00 UTC (8:30am local). Iran Telecom Minister: With conditions returning to normal, the state of communication access has reverted to its previous state. x.com/HashemiSatta...

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 20/06/2025

1/2 Iran imposed sweeping internet restrictions in the first week of Israel’s military offensive. key findings from Filterwatch’s report: 🔻Full internet shutdowns,including blocking SSH ports that helped maintain access🔻Incoming international traffic blocked a move not even seen in November 2019👇

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Doug Madory @eldomador.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Near-total Internet blackout in #Iran is continuing into a second day. Iranian govt has confirmed it is intentional: "In order to prevent the enemy’s misuse, international Internet access has been temporarily restricted." t.me/khabaronline... (h/t @ammir.bsky.social)

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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

NEW: Iran's government has now admitted it took down the internet in the country, arguing it was to protect against Israeli cyberattacks. I spoke to two Iranians who live abroad and can't communicate with their loved ones back home. "I haven’t heard from them in two days," said @ammir.bsky.social.

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Iran's government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks | TechCrunch

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

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Following Israel's attack on #Iran, internet access has been disrupted in parts of the country. All #VPN services are disrupted, and access to the internet has become extremely difficult. Incoming traffic is heavily affected, while the NIN is operating without issues. #KeepItOn

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OONI @ooni.org · 27/05/2025

‼️ Yesterday, on 25th May 2025, #Vietnam started blocking access to Telegram. This is the first time that we are seeing an instant messaging app blocked in Vietnam. OONI data: explorer.ooni.org/chart/mat?pr... #ooni #censorship #telegram

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 16/04/2025

🎯Tomorrow, we’ll publish an investigative report revealing the full details how it works, what tools are used, and how individuals are being identified. #Isfehan #Iran #hijab #WomanLifeFreedom

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 18/03/2025

We commend @wired.com for dropping its paywall for FOIA-based reporting and hope other news outlets will follow its lead. freedom.press/issues/wired...

Access to public documents is more important than ever. We commend Wired for dropping its paywall for FOIA-based reporting and hope other news outlets will follow its lead.

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 06/01/2025

1/ 🚨 New Report Alert: The Silent War Against Ethnic Minorities and Civil Society in Iran Our #cybersecurity team has just published an in-depth report analyzing cyber #threats targeting civil society and ethnic minorities in #Iran during the second half of 2024. 🧵 filter.watch/english/2025...

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#Iran Cyber Threat Intelligence Report: The Silent War Against Ethnic Minorities and Civil Society - Filterwatch

This report examines the trends of cyberattacks, content management, digital rights violations, and patterns of arrests in the second half of 2024, based on data from the Digital Security Helpdesk (DS...

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 20/02/2025

🧵How to Stay Connected During Internet Shutdowns 1/3 📵Internet shutdowns are increasingly used as a tool of repression, especially during political unrest. From mobile data blocks to full blackouts, these disruptions affect ethnic minorities, journalists, and religious groups in different ways.👇

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 19/02/2025

3/3 The fight for unrestricted information continues. Read our full report to understand Iran’s battle against digital repression and how big tech & policymakers can help. 📎 filter.watch/english/2025...

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#YouTube: Iran’s Digital Battleground for Free Expression - Filterwatch

This highlights that YouTube has emerged as a central platform for deep and serious discussions about the Islamic Republic, its future, and the regime's policies. But how do Iranian citizens access Yo...

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 13/01/2025

1/5: The IRGFW report offers valuable insights into the internet censorship architecture in Iran. Drawing comparisons with China, it highlights how Iran has been inspired by the "Great Firewall of China," while adapting it to its own unique political and infrastructural conditions.

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 14/01/2025

درباره روش‌های پیچیده #فیشینگ از جمله شیوه Quishing چه می‌دانید؟ youtu.be/TgcR9hLtnEg

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درباره روش‌های پیچیده #فیشینگ از جمله شیوه Quishing چه می‌دانید؟

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 04/02/2025

۲/۱🔻آمادگی در برابر خاموشی‌های اينترنت نیازمند آموزش است. در این ویدیو، می‌توانید با بخشی از این آموزش‌ها به زبان بلوچی آشنا شوید: youtu.be/XZuun8k-hbE

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چگونه برای خاموشی‌های اینترنت آماده باشیم؟ (به زبان بلوچی)

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Twitter has turned into a dumping ground. Regarding the Iranian community, it's interesting that all those who attacked members of this community in past years are now themselves being attacked and bullied. In Persian, we have a proverb that says: "This camel will lie down at your door too."

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 13/01/2025

1/2 🚨 Rising Internet Costs in Iran: A Growing Concern 🚨 Our latest report sheds light on the escalating internet costs in Iran and their impact on users: 📌 Digital Divide: Wealthier users afford high-speed services; lower-income individuals struggle with limited access.

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#The Internet in Iran: From Public Resource to Exclusive Commodity – Exploring Pricing and Access Challenges - Filterwatch

The cost of internet access is a primary factor influencing citizens' ability to access free information, which is essential for the economic, social, and cultural development of any country. In Iran,...

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 07/01/2025

🔻باوجود تکذیب ارتباط وزارت ارتباطات با ارائه #اینترنت_طبقاتی برای دانشجویان و اساتید ازسوی مدیر روابط عمومی این وزارتخانه و تأکید بر اینکه این موضوع بر اساس توافق میان وزارت علوم ودادستانی ومطابق با آیین‌نامه کارگروه تعیین مصادیق انجام شده است،شواهد نشان می‌دهد که اینترنت طبقاتی همچنان درحال اجراست.

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Nima Akbarpour 🔥 نیما @nima.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

از ویدیوی دوم #توانمند غافل نشید رفقا.

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John Scott-Railton @jsrailton.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

BREAKING: court finds NSO Group liable for #Pegasus hacking of #WhatsApp users. Big win for spyware victims. Big loss for NSO. Bad time to be a spyware company. Landmark case. Huge implications. 1/ 🧵

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Exciting update! Stay ahead on #cybersecurity with the upcoming report "The Silent War Against Ethnic Minorities and Civil Society" focusing on #Iran. Gain key insights for the second half of 2024. For early access before the official release, share your email for delivery by mid-next week.

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

در زندگی زخم‌هايی هست كه مثل خوره در انزوا روح را آهسته می‌خورد و می‌تراشد. اين دردها را نمی‌شود به كسی اظهار كرد... .

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Open Technology Fund @opentechfund.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

@opentechfund.bsky.social’s Security Lab finds three widely used Iranian messaging apps do not employ E2EE, can monitor websites that users access, and contain other privacy and security vulnerabilities. Learn more and access the full audit report: buff.ly/4iBF5Qp

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 17/12/2024

تحقیق آزمایشگاه امنیتی صندوق فناوری باز نشان می‌دهد که اپلیکیشن‌های ایرانی #ایتا، #روبیکا و #بله امن نیستند ۱. در ایتا، پیام‌های پیش‌نویس قبل از ارسال به سرور منتقل می‌شوند. ۲. کلیک روی لینک‌ها رصد و سانسور می‌شود. filter.watch/2024/12/17/i...

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آزمایشگاه امنیتی صندوق فناوری باز (OTF) دریافت که سه اپلیکیشن پیام‌رسان ایرانی ایمن نیستند

ایران به طور مداوم در گزارش‌های سالانه «آزادی در شبکه» خانه آزادی در دسته «غیر آزاد» قرار می‌گیرد. این کشور در گزارش سال ۲۰۲۴ نمره بسیار پایین ۱۲ (در مقیاس ۱ تا ۱۰۰، که ۱۰۰ نشان‌دهنده بیشترین آزادی اس...

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

The energy crisis is a very serious issue. SnappFood, which is the equivalent of Uber Eats in Iran, was inaccessible tonight due to a power outage at its data center.

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Due to the electricity production crisis in Iran, the government cuts off the city's power at certain hours. This image was shared by a user from Tehran tonight during a power outage. This has also caused internet disruptions.

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فیلتربان - Filter Watch @filter.watch · 11/12/2024

🔻خبرنامه سازمان نصر در شماره اخیر خود، با استناد به گفت‌وگو با محمدعلی شریفی‌الحسینی، رئیس کمیسیون اینترنت سازمان نصر و حامد بیدی، کارشناس اینترنت به بررسی چالش‌های اصلی #اینترنت کشور شامل سرعت پایین، #فیلترینگ گسترده، و اختلالات مکرر پرداخته است.

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

My team(@Filter.watch) is analyzing data from our digital security help desk, & an interesting observation I made was that ethnic groups within #Iran were targeted by the government with various types of cyberattacks far more extensively than those outside of Iran.This report will be published soon.

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Amir Rashidi @ammir.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Studying for the CISSP exam is one of the hardest things I’m dealing with these days, especially with a mind that constantly jumps from one branch to another.

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