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Isik Mater

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Director of Research @netblocks, #infosec, Internet activist, Developer, OSINT enthusiast, NewsKitten, Nerd, HDR photographer. GPG:0x0EB41110 twitter.com/isik5

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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 1h
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a second collapse in the networks of Russian tech giant Yandex after a new Ukrainian drone attack on data centers in Vladimir this morning. The campaign comes not long after Russia's threat to give Ukraine a "digital detox."
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider in Russia from October 6, 2026, to October 11, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. The graph indicates connectivity remaining stable in several Yandex owned networks throughout most of the period, before dropping on the early morning of October 8 and the second time on the morning of October 11(Russia time). The disruptions correspond to power outages following Ukranian drone attacks targeting Yandex datacenters.The chart has a dark background with two red circles highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan. Yandex.Cloud LLC, AS200350 (30% / 30%), YANDEX LLC, AS13238 (63% / 63%)
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 08/10/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a significant disruption to the network of Russian internet and cloud giant Yandex. Reports indicate a major fire at one of the company's data centers in Sasovo, Ryazan Oblast, #Russia, after a Ukrainian drone attack campaign.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider in Russia from October 1, 2026, to October 8, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates and times. A green line represents Russian tech giant Yandex.Cloud LLC's (AS200350) connectivity remaining stable throughout most of the period, before dropping on the early morning of October 8 (Russia time). The disruption corresponds to a power outage following Ukranian drone attacks targeting datacenters.The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan. Yandex.Cloud LLC, AS200350 (71% / 71%)
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Nick Guerrera @nguerrera.dev · 02/09/2026
NGL, watching Bluesky bully a software developer for using AI makes a part of me question whether some of the worst people that I don’t agree with on much of anything are right about this place.
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
NEW: An "unprecedented" number of people have received Apple's latest notifications alerting them they were targeted with mercenary spyware, according to security researchers. A soldier fighting in Ukraine told us he knows of other soldiers getting them. Lots of posts on social media too.
techcrunch.com
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators | TechCrunch
Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 25/06/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a significant decline in internet connectivity in #Venezuela including the capital Caracas following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that has impacted energy and telecoms infrastructure.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Venezuela from 16 June 2026 to 24 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Venezuela's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the evening of June 24. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to a 7.1 magnitute earthquake. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 64% and 64%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 17/06/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that Telegram messaging service endpoints are restricted on multiple internet providers in #India. The government says the measure is a temporary ban targeting exam fraud after medical entrance tests were annulled amid leak allegations.
Chart from NetBlocks showing platform feature restrictions by ISP in India from 16 June 2026 up to 17 June 2026. The data indicates widespread internet restrictions affecting messaging platform Telegram. Access issues are observed across major ISPs such as Airtel and Jio with services showing varying levels of reachability, in some cases down to 0%.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 05/06/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The shutdown comes ahead of protests as authorities use anti-terrorism powers to ban the Joint Awami Action Committee and is likely to limit coverage of events.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in Pakistan from 25 May 2026 up to 5 June 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. The green line representing Azad Jammu and Kashmir's connectivity, follows normal daily patterns throughout most of the period, before dropping sharply on the night of 5 June. The drop in connectivity aligns with a region-scale internet shutdown imposed by authorities due to opcoming protests. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 15% and 16%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 26/05/2026
📈 Confirmed: Live metrics show a partial restoration to internet connectivity in #Iran on day 88, after 2093 hours of near-total isolation from international networks, the longest nationwide internet shutdown in modern history. It is unclear if the restoration will be sustained.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 26 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A moderate recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 34%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 22/05/2026
2000 hours.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 up to 22 May 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the date. The green line representing Iran's observed international internet connectivity is high during the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The ongoing drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are 1% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo and Mapping Internet Freedom slogan in the lower left corner.
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Socket @socket.dev · 11/05/2026
84 TanStack npm package artifacts were compromised in the ongoing Mini Shai-Hulud supply chain attack, adding suspected CI credential-stealing malware. Socket flagged every malicious version within six minutes of publication. Details: socket.dev/blog/tanstac...
socket.dev
Tanstack npm Packages Compromised in Ongoing Mini Shai-Hulud...
Socket detected 84 compromised TanStack npm packages modified with suspected CI credential-stealing malware.
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hailey @hailey.at · 11/05/2026
github.com/tanstack/rou...
the bush "another plane" meme
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 11/05/2026
⛈️ Confirmed: Metrics show declines in internet connectivity in South Africa with high impact to the Western Cape, corresponding to reports of power outages as authorities declare a national disaster amid flooding, heavy winds and snowfall
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in South Africa from May 1, 2026, to May 11, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in Western Cape starting on the morning of May 11. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to severe storms. The chart has a dark background and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan and connectivity lines for each city are color-coded. Bredasdorp, Western Cape (24% / 24%), Gansbaai, Western Cape (26% / 26%), Swellendam, Western Cape (37% / 43%), Kleinmond, Western Cape (22% / 45%), Ceres, Western Cape (44% / 50%), Struisbaai, Western Cape (0% / 63%), Hermanus, Western Cape (67% / 67%), Paarl, Western Cape (68% / 87%)
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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 01/05/2026
So it looks like Zambia cancelled RightsCon because China through a hissy fit that there would be some recognition of Taiwan and human rights at this human rights conference. If the US had a functioning State Dept, this is the kind of thing that they might have helped to respond to...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 01/05/2026
Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, was founded by two brothers from the powerful Kharrazi family, Reuters found. According to analysts, the exchange has processed between tens and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian groups reut.rs/4degT5T
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Suzanne Smalley @suzannesmalley.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Zambia announced it was cancelling the large digital freedoms conference RightsCon days before it was to be held in Lukasa even as thousands were en route. Officials cited concerns about the conference's themes. The Chinese govt reportedly bankrolled the event venue. therecord.media/zabia-cancel...
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Zambia cancels global digital freedoms conference days before start
On Tuesday, Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science offered the first hint that the conference would be cancelled, telling a Zambian news outlet that participants’ security clearances were incompl...
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404 Media @404media.co · 29/04/2026
RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.
404media.co
World’s Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly 'Postponed'
RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 29/04/2026
rightscon has confirmed the conference is canceled and recommend attendees not travel to zambia, as some are already en route
Important update from the RightsCon team

It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online.
We understand this news is deeply upsetting for our community and while we know everyone has questions, our goal right now is to notify you of the event’s status because many of you have imminent travel plans.
We do not recommend registered participants travel to Lusaka for RightsCon.

Over the last 48 hours we have experienced an overwhelming surge of support from civil society, government representatives, sponsors, and our community as a whole. For this, we wholeheartedly thank you. We’ll communicate more information soon.
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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 29/04/2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online.
STATEMENT:

It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online. We understand this news is deeply upsetting for our community and while we know everyone has questions, our goal right now is to notify you of the event’s status because many of you have imminent travel plans. We do not recommend registered participants travel to Lusaka for RightsCon.

Over the last 48 hours we have experienced an overwhelming surge of support from civil society, government representatives, sponsors, and our community as a whole. For this, we wholeheartedly thank you. We’ll communicate more information soon.
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
*OSINT alert* 1st image is from today, showing a 'swarm' of small boats at speed in Straits of Hormuz This is typical behavour of Iranian fishing vessels in that area Other 3 images from same area, same time of year but 2024 & 25 (dates at top) First rule of #OSINT... know what normal looks like
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Tony Serrata 🇺🇦 @serrata.org · 16/04/2026
Looking like BSKY is under a DDoS attack. Expect more of this. Musk and Zuck need to control the election messaging so talking down BSKY is the only way for them to do that. techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/i...
techcrunch.com
It's not just you — Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunch
Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET.
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Meredith Whittaker @meredithmeredith.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Notifications for deleted shouldn't remain in any OS notification database, and we've asked Apple to address this. In the meantime, you can prevent any preview text from your Signal messages from appearing in your notifications. Signal Settings > Notifications > Show “No Name or Content”
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 05/04/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 5 April 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed on 18 March. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#WATCH | CCTV footage documents an unknown gunmen kidnapping the American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, Iraq, as Iraqi authorities announced that they continue their search for her.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
NEWS President Trump has told associates he wants a speedy end to the war in Iran and that the war is distracting from his other priorities. Full Story: on.wsj.com/4uTvz17
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Reuters @reuters.com · 26/03/2026
White House rejects Elon Musk offer to cover TSA worker pay, CBS News reports reut.rs/3NHwrFq
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White House rejects Elon Musk offer to cover TSA worker pay, CBS News reports
The White House ​has rejected ‌an offer from ​billionaire ​entrepreneur Elon Musk to ⁠cover ​the paychecks ​of U.S. Transportation Security Administration ​officers ​during a partial ‌government ⁠shutdown, CBS News reported on ​Wednesday.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 20/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran is entering Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in digital darkness, as the internet blackout continues into day 21 after 480 hours. With international connectivity cut and domestic service limited, many families are unable to contact loved ones when it's most needed.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 20 March 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 19/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has entered its 20th day, with international connectivity unavailable to the general public for over 456 hours. The incident is now the longest recorded shutdown in Iran's history, surpassing the blackout imposed during protests in January.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 19 March 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. A brief restoration was observed. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 18/03/2026
ℹ️ Note: Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown
Screenshot of the X (formerly Twitter) social media platform showing a message that reads 'Something is wrong' with an option to 'Retry' underneath.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 17/03/2026
ℹ️ Update: Internet connectivity has been restored in the Congo Republic after a 2.5-day digital shutdown spanning election day and vote counting, as authorities announce President Denis Sassou ​Nguesso, who first took power in 1979, has been reelected for a fifth term with 95%.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in the Republic of Congo from March 14, 2026, to March 17, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Republic of Congo's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of March 15. The drop in connectivity aligns with an election-day internet shutdown. A total recovery is now visible. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 3% and 25%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I'm sure there are some women working at Palantir, though likely not in any position of power, and I hope they're taking notes every time Karp says something wildly misogynistic. He's a walking discrimination lawsuit. newrepublic.com/post/207693/...
newrepublic.com
Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power
They’re saying the quiet part out loud now.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 15/03/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics indicate a collapse in connectivity on AS12880, a key #Iran telecoms network that had so far remained partly online as part of the ~1% reserved state infrastructure. The incident corroborates reports of instability on the NIN domestic intranet.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by provider in Iran from February 20, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents dates. A green line represents connectivity for Iran Information Technology Company PJSC (AS12880). Connectivity remains near normal levels close to 100% until the end of February, when it drops sharply to around 50% and continues at reduced levels with intermittent fluctuations through early and mid-March. At the end of the period on March 15, connectivity falls abruptly to near zero, highlighted with a red circle indicating a sudden disruption. The minimum and current connectivity levels are shown as 2% and 2%, respectively. The chart has a dark background and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 15/03/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Network data show a nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity in the Republic of #Congo on the day of presidential elections as incumbent Sassou, in power for some 42 years, seeks reelection. A similar blackout was observed during the March 2021 election 📉
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in the Republic of Congo from March 7, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing the Republic of Congo's connectivity remains stable most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of March 15. The drop in connectivity aligns with an election-day internet shutdown. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 3% and 3%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 15/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has entered day 16 as the measure continues in its third week, with the public cut off from international networks for 360 hours. Chosen influencers enjoy whitelisting while state media report a new wave of arrests targeting Starlink users.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 15 March 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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Jane Lytvynenko @janelytv.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Video analysis of Iranian drone strikes on 7 countries reveal a pattern of inadequate protection for strategic locations from the outset of the war. Drones have hit military bases, logistics hubs, diplomatic buildings and energy infrastructure, our analysis shows: www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
nbcnews.com
Videos and satellite images show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defenses
An NBC News analysis of 30 videos and satellite images shows Iranian drones are presenting a new type of struggle for the U.S. and its allies.
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 14/03/2026
⚠️ Update: Two full weeks have now passed since #Iran fell into digital darkness amid a regime-imposed internet blackout. The public remain isolated from the outside world with only a limited domestic intranet after 336 hours while state-approved accounts get whitelisted access.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 14 March 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 08/03/2026
200 hours.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from 24 February 2026 to 8 March 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity is high through the initial time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of 28 February. The continued drop in connectivity aligns with a nation-scale internet blackout imposed by authorities after joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN' indicating the disruption period, and the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner with the Mapping Internet Freedom slogan.
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 05/03/2026
Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates on day six of the the Iran war.
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Iran Live: US Will ‘Bitterly Regret’ Sinking, Tehran Launches New Attacks
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 05/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has now exceeded 120 hours with connectivity still flatlining around 1% of ordinary levels. Meanwhile, an increasingly Orwellian environment is emerging as telcos threaten users who try to connect to the global internet with legal action.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to March 5, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with nation-scale internet blackout imposed during joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 04/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran has now been offline for 100 hours. Metrics show internet connectivity flatlining at 1% of ordinary levels as the regional conflict escalates. The regime-imposed blackout is the second this year and follows the shutdown in January when thousands were killed.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to March 4, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with nation-scale internet blackout imposed during joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 03/03/2026
ℹ️ Note: Social media platform Facebook is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #FacebookDown
Screenshot of a Facebook page displaying the message “Account Temporarily Unavailable.” The notice states that the account is currently unavailable due to a site issue and that the problem is expected to be resolved shortly, advising the user to try again in a few minutes. The Facebook logo appears at the top left with a navigation link to “Home” on the top right, and the rest of the page is mostly blank with a grey background.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 03/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has entered its fourth day, with the national censorship measure now in place for over 72 hours. The silencing of authentic Iranian voices is fueling a surge in misinformation as pro-regime accounts fill the void with their own narrative.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to March 2, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with nation-scale internet blackout imposed during joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 02/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has now passed the 60-hour mark. The incident leaves the people cut off from the world without access to sources of information vital for safety and situational awareness, and out of touch with loved ones abroad as the conflict escalates.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to March 2, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with nation-scale internet blackout imposed during joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @faredalmahlool.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Remarkable footage, as Kuwaiti man approaches female U.S. F15 pilot after her jet was downed earlier today.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 01/03/2026
⚠️ Update: #Iran's internet blackout has now passed the 24-hour mark with national connectivity flatlining at 1% of ordinary levels. The measure limits civic engagement at a key moment for the country's future after the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei in US and Israeli airstrikes.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to March 1, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with nation-scale internet blackout imposed during joint military strikes by the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 1% and 1%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red horizontal arrow labeled 'SHUTDOWN', indicates the period of disruption and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
CNN is saying the Iranian attack happened after Trump “lost patience with negotiations”. I don’t believe it. The negotiations were cover. This was always the plan. The scale of the military buildup showed that.
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 28/02/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show a disruption to internet access in parts of #Iran including Tehran with connectivity at 54% of ordinary levels. The incident comes as the US and Israel target the regime with military strikes and will limit visibility into events on the ground.
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity in Iran from February 24, 2026, to February 28, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The green line representing Iran's connectivity normal most of the time period, with a sharp drop on the morning of February 28. The drop in connectivity aligns with joint military strikes from the US and Israel. The minimum and current connectivity levels are indicated as 54% and 54%, respectively. The chart has a dark background with a red circle highlighting the decline at the end of the period and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner.
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Israel attacks Iran; explosions heard in Tehran. www.jpost.com/israel-news/art...
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Israel, United States launch coordinated attack on Iran | The Jerusalem Post
United States involved in strikes, officials confirm • Israel enters state of emergency • Security official: Operation planned for months, timing set weeks ago
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NetBlocks @netblocks.org · 24/02/2026
⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show a decline in internet connectivity in parts of #Massachusetts as authorities issue a travel ban in multiple counties; the incident comes as Winter Storm Hernando brings down power and telecoms lines, leaving thousands of subscribers cut off 🔌 #MAwx
Graph from NetBlocks showing network connectivity by region in United States from February 13, 2026, to February 24, 2026. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. The graph indicates connectivity disruptions in Massachusetts starting on the early morning of February 23. The drop in connectivity aligns with power cuts due to a winter storm. The chart has a dark background and includes the NetBlocks logo in the lower left corner and connectivity lines for each city are color-coded. East Falmouth, Massachusetts (19% / 19%), Plymouth, Massachusetts (32% / 38%), Scituate, Massachusetts (33% / 39%), Marshfield, Massachusetts (47% / 50%), New Bedford, Massachusetts (62% / 62%), Pembroke, Massachusetts (67% / 67%), Middleboro, Massachusetts (76% / 81%), Lynn, Massachusetts (79% / 85%), Brockton, Massachusetts (87% / 90%), Brookline, Massachusetts (90% / 90%), Hingham, Massachusetts (85% / 92%)
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404 Media @404media.co · 23/02/2026
NEW: Meta’s director of AI safety, supposedly the person at the company who is working to make sure that powerful AI tools don’t go rogue and act against human interests, had to scramble to stop an AI agent from deleting her inbox against her wishes...
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Meta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her Inbox
Meta Superintelligence Labs’ director of alignment called it a “rookie mistake.”
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