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Iran’s Digital Crackdown Intensifies Post-Conflict, Isolating Citizens and Businesses

Iran continues to enforce extensive internet restrictions following June’s conflict with Israel, with digital rights monitors reporting slowed speeds, GPS jamming, and blocked international platforms. The measures have left citizens struggling with basic tasks and businesses facing operational challenges during an economic crisis.

Post-War Internet Restrictions Continue in Iran

Iran maintains significant internet restrictions months after its June conflict with Israel, despite technically lifting the initial blackout, according to digital rights experts and local reports. The measures include slowed connection speeds, curtailed online traffic, and jammed geolocation services that have transformed simple daily tasks into hours-long challenges for ordinary citizens.

by Sarah Collins
AICybersecurity

Microsoft Warns of AI-Powered Cyberattacks by Russia, China on U.S.

Foreign adversaries are weaponizing artificial intelligence to launch sophisticated cyberattacks and spread disinformation, according to Microsoft’s latest threat report. The company identified over 200 instances of AI-powered deception in July alone, representing a tenfold increase from 2023 levels. These developments signal a new era of automated digital threats facing national security.

Sharp Increase in AI-Powered Cyber Operations

Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have dramatically escalated their use of artificial intelligence to deceive targets online and conduct cyberattacks against the United States, according to new research from Microsoft. The company’s annual digital threats report, published Thursday, indicates foreign adversaries are adopting increasingly innovative tactics to weaponize the internet for espionage and deception operations.

by Darren Holt