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designed for exactly this kind of situation, and it manifests itself in the form of the white SIM card. 7/7

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classes required using a domestic social network. Not to mention the partial acceptance within segments of civil society of the so-called “white SIM card,” which again indicates a degree of readiness to accept these conditions. Tiered (class-based) internet is essentially 6/7

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It is important to note that for years the IR has tried to embed these tools into everyday life. For example, for enrollment in some universities, you are required to have a domestic messaging app. Or during the COVID lockdowns, attending 5/7

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At this point, it is worth recalling a trend we observed during internet shutdowns amid the war with Israel: many Iranians migrated to alternative tools and platforms. This shows that under pressure, and in the absence of foreign services, such migration could happen again. 4/7

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3. Social networks: the users of these businesses are also inside Iran, not abroad. The main challenge would be the platform itself. For years, alternative domestic platforms have been built, but they have lacked users largely due to public disinterest. 3/7

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since their user base is entirely inside the country. 2. ISPs will likely move toward the brink of bankruptcy due to the lack of sufficient international traffic. As a result, we would see a sharp increase in the price of domestic traffic to compensate for these losses. 2/7

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

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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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...

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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🔍This report underscores that digital security is no longer a purely technical concern—it’s a human rights crisis.

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🔍Major social platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram were primary targets for phishing, impersonation, and account takedowns. 🔍Authorities increasingly used cyber tools for social control, seizing accounts for “violations” such as not wearing a hijab or defying Islamic lifestyle norms.

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🔍Requests for digital security assistance soared: +720% growth in individual requests +70% in organizational requests (and +250% in minority and women’s rights sectors)

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🔍Ethnic minorities—particularly in West and East Azerbaijan—saw a fivefold increase in targeted repression. 🔍Iranian activists abroad were targeted in countries including the UK, Germany, France, Slovenia, Austria, and Egypt.

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🔍A surge in cyberattacks, phishing campaigns, and online censorship occurred during and after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Over 46% of digital security cases involved women, many of whom faced detention, torture, and even death sentences.

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🔍For the first time, three Iranian individuals (two inside #Iran, one in Europe) were targeted by mercenary #spyware similar to #Pegasus—marking a shift from mass surveillance to targeted espionage.

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

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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#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...

#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...

#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.