Cyber/InternetTelegram’s t.me domain suffers outage, users directed to telegram.me
Telegram users are experiencing a major disruption with the t.me short domain, and are being advised to use telegram.me as a temporary workaround.
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Cyber/InternetClaim: New Photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Contains Google SynthID, Suggesting AI Manipulation
A social media user claims that a newly released photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei contains Google's SynthID watermark, indicating it was created or altered by Google's Gemini AI.
Cyber/InternetShin: Real Images of Iraq Arrest Raids Exist, But AI Fakes Are Being Shared
Shin comments on the proliferation of AI-generated images amid real imagery from arrest raids in Iraq.
Cyber/InternetMontenegro - A 39-year-old Iranian-Turkish national was arrested in Kotor on a U.S./FBI request.
A 39-year-old Iranian-Turkish national was arrested in Kotor, Montenegro on a U.S. FBI request for alleged mass hacking since 2013; stolen data used by IRGC and Iranian universities.
Cyber/InternetIranian Banks Hit by Widespread Cyberattacks, More Than Three Affected
A wave of severe cyberattacks is targeting multiple Iranian banks, with the scope extending beyond the three institutions initially reported.
Cyber/InternetCyberattacks Disrupt Iran’s Melli, Saderat, and Tejarat Banks
Service disruptions at three major Iranian banks are confirmed to be caused by cyberattacks, following widespread outages lasting over two hours.
Cyber/InternetIraq Imposes Internet Shutdown During Exams to Prevent Cheating
Internet monitoring group Netblocks reports that Iraq cut off internet access for most of the country for two hours as students took tests, a recurring measure to limit cheating and paper leaks.
Cyber/InternetPsiphon's Conduit Working to Provide Uncensored Internet in Iran
Psiphon's Conduit is currently operational, allowing users outside Iran to easily install and run the software to provide uncensored internet access to people inside Iran.
Cyber/InternetIran Internet Blackout Reported at 2000 Hours
Internet watchdog NetBlocks reports a significant internet disruption in Iran at 2000 hours local time.
Cyber/InternetIran's Internet Blackout Enters 84th Day
Iran's internet blackout has entered its 84th day with international networks cut off for over 1992 hours, widening social and economic divides.
Cyber/InternetIran's internet blackout enters 77th day, posing mental health risks
Iran's internet blackout has reached 77 days, cutting off public from online platforms and presenting an emerging mental health risk.
Cyber/InternetVery Important Update for Shir o Khorshid Client: CDN Domain Fronting Added
The Shir o Khorshid Android client has been updated with built-in CDN Domain Fronting capability, simplifying circumvention of internet censorship.
Cyber/InternetIran's Internet Blackout Enters 75th Day, NetBlocks Reports Profiteering and Surveillance
NetBlocks reports that Iran's internet blackout is now past hour 1776, entering its 75th day, leading to profiteering, scams, and increased surveillance through government-backed 'pro' internet schemes.
Cyber/InternetInternet blackout in Iran enters 55th day with connectivity at 2% of ordinary levels
Netblocks reports that Iran's internet blackout has reached 55 consecutive days, with connectivity flatlined at 2% of normal levels, severely impacting commerce and digital services.
Cyber/InternetMasterHttpRelayVPN RUST update: glibc fix, Google domains, OpenWrt support, and more
The latest update to MasterHttpRelayVPN RUST fixes the glibc issue, adds Google domains, improves UI scrolling, adds OpenWrt support, and enhances Persian guidance.
Cyber/InternetRewritten MasterHttpRelayVPNPublic in Rust with GUI and New Features
A rewritten Rust version of the MasterHttpRelayVPNPublic tool, featuring a graphical interface and new features.
Cyber/InternetNew Version of Mahsa Alert App Tested Inside Iran with Domestic Internet
A new version of the Mahsa Alert app for Android is being tested inside Iran, now supporting domestic internet without needing to download maps.
Cyber/InternetVersion 0.3.2 of SNI Spoofing Tool Released
Version 0.3.2 of the SNI spoofing Rust tool has been released; users can update via GitHub.
Cyber/InternetRetweeted from @RapidResponse47
A tweet from @RapidResponse47 was retweeted by @hey_itsmyturn, containing a link.
Cyber/InternetSNI Spoofing ready for Linux (and maybe MacOS) users (based on repository by @patterniha)
A new Rust-based SNI spoofing tool for Linux (and maybe MacOS) is available on GitHub, aimed at helping Iranian users bypass internet censorship.
Cyber/InternetNetblocks Reports Internet Disruption Timeline
Netblocks reports a specific timeline of 1000 hours for an ongoing internet disruption.
Cyber/InternetInternet Blackout in Iran Continues for 42nd Day, Regime Whitelists Select Users for Propaganda
Iran's internet blackout enters its 42nd day, with the regime restricting general access to the local National Information Network and whitelisting certain users to spread alternative narratives on social media.
Cyber/InternetIran's Taknet Forces Users to Sign Surveillance Commitment Letter
A leaked commitment letter from Iran's Taknet internet provider reveals the regime's escalating digital surveillance and control over users.
Cyber/InternetStarlink Always Has Two Hidden Wi-Fi Networks, Warns User
A user warns that Starlink terminals broadcast two hidden Wi-Fi networks on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, raising privacy concerns.