Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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." 23114
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 1269
Reposted by Isik MaterNick Guerrera @nguerrera.dev · 02/09/2026NGL, 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. 1627718
Reposted by Isik MaterLorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026NEW: 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 | TechCrunchCybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high. 13831
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 03213
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 0156
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 0135
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 010649
Reposted by Isik MaterSocket @socket.dev · 11/05/202684 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.devTanstack npm Packages Compromised in Ongoing Mini Shai-Hulud...Socket detected 84 compromised TanStack npm packages modified with suspected CI credential-stealing malware. 56735
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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 11213
Reposted by Isik MaterMike Masnick @masnick.com · 01/05/2026So 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... 210125
Reposted by Isik MaterReuters @reuters.com · 01/05/2026Nobitex, 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 3144
Reposted by Isik MaterSuzanne Smalley @suzannesmalley.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Zambia 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...therecord.mediaZambia cancels global digital freedoms conference days before startOn 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... 095
Reposted by Isik Mater404 Media @404media.co · 29/04/2026RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.404media.coWorld’s Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly 'Postponed'RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers. 06334
Reposted by Isik MaterParis Marx @parismarx.com · 29/04/2026rightscon has confirmed the conference is canceled and recommend attendees not travel to zambia, as some are already en route 12210
Reposted by Isik MaterRightsCon @rightscon.org · 29/04/2026It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online. 45642
Reposted by Isik MaterH 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 1541265
Reposted by Isik MaterTony Serrata 🇺🇦 @serrata.org · 16/04/2026Looking 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.comIt's not just you — Bluesky is (sorta) down | TechCrunchBluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET. 56841
Reposted by Isik MaterMeredith Whittaker @meredithmeredith.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Notifications 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” 4423281031
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 311367
Reposted by Isik MaterResist 🕎🍉 @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. 32313
Reposted by Isik MaterYashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 26/03/2026NEWS 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 19041388
Reposted by Isik MaterReuters @reuters.com · 26/03/2026White House rejects Elon Musk offer to cover TSA worker pay, CBS News reports reut.rs/3NHwrFqreut.rsWhite House rejects Elon Musk offer to cover TSA worker pay, CBS News reportsThe 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. 127032
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 13624
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 14428
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @netblocks.org · 18/03/2026ℹ️ Note: Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #TwitterDown 1309
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @netblocks.org · 17/03/2026ℹ️ 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%. 1195
Reposted by Isik MaterElizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 16/03/2026I'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.comPalantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic PowerThey’re saying the quiet part out loud now. 501387362
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 13514
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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 📉 22310
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 13427
Reposted by Isik MaterJane Lytvynenko @janelytv.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Video 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.comVideos and satellite images show Iran's drone army puncturing U.S. and allied defensesAn 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. 110841
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 23618
Reposted by Isik MaterNewsweek @newsweek.com · 05/03/2026Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates on day six of the the Iran war.newsweek.comIran Live: US Will ‘Bitterly Regret’ Sinking, Tehran Launches New Attacks 253
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 53420
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 54227
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @netblocks.org · 03/03/2026ℹ️ Note: Social media platform Facebook is currently experiencing international outages; incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering #FacebookDown 52712
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 16238
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 12722
Reposted by Isik MaterFared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @faredalmahlool.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Remarkable footage, as Kuwaiti man approaches female U.S. F15 pilot after her jet was downed earlier today. 1320477
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 06826
Reposted by Isik MaterMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 28/02/2026CNN 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. 2254020891
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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. 35026
Reposted by Isik MaterSteve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Israel attacks Iran; explosions heard in Tehran. www.jpost.com/israel-news/art...jpost.comIsrael, United States launch coordinated attack on Iran | The Jerusalem PostUnited States involved in strikes, officials confirm • Israel enters state of emergency • Security official: Operation planned for months, timing set weeks ago 84019
Reposted by Isik MaterNetBlocks @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 0196
Reposted by Isik Mater404 Media @404media.co · 23/02/2026NEW: 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...404media.coMeta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her InboxMeta Superintelligence Labs’ director of alignment called it a “rookie mistake.” 641829687