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Isik Mater

@isik5.bsky.social

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

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NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 17h ago

⚠️ 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%)
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 4d ago

⚠️ 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%)
Nick Guerrera@nguerrera.dev · last mo.

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.

Rick Brewster@rickbrew.bsky.social · last mo.

Alright everyone, message received. I was not expecting this response, I honestly had no idea before I made the post Like I said, the code is experimental. A proof of concept showing that PDN-on-WINE is possible. It's not finished. I can literally just delete it. It won't be part of the next build.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai@lorenzofb.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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.

‘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.

techcrunch.com

NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 4mo ago

⚠️ 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 4mo ago

⚠️ 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%.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 4mo ago

⚠️ 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 5mo ago

📈 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 5mo ago

⛈️ 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%)
Mike Masnick@masnick.com · 5mo ago

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...

RightsCon@rightscon.org · 5mo ago

Following our April 29 announcement, we believe it's important to be transparent about the context that led to the decision. We want to explain, where we can, why this was made on such short notice, only days before we were set to host RightsCon. Read: www.rightscon.org/rc26-stateme...

Reuters@reuters.com · 5mo ago

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 · 5mo ago

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...

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...

therecord.media

H I Sutton@covertshores.bsky.social · 6mo ago

*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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Meredith Whittaker @meredithmeredith.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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”

404 Media@404media.co · 6mo ago

NEW: The FBI was able to forensically extract copies of incoming Signal messages from a defendant’s iPhone, even after the app was deleted, because copies of the content were saved in the device’s push notification database, multiple people present for FBI testimony in a trial told 404 Media.

NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 6mo ago

⚠️ 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 7mo ago

⚠️ 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 7mo ago

⚠️ 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.
NetBlocks@netblocks.org · 7mo ago

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.