Tech Culture Iran issues four-month ban on cryptocurrency mining following widespread power outages Higher electricity demand during summers has strained the country's power grid By Humza Aamir, May 27, 2021, 8:42 AM 18 comments
Security Tech Culture Russian and Iranian hacker groups are looking to undermine U.S. elections US intelligence officials say Russian and Iranian hackers have infiltrated American voter record systems By Samuel Gush, October 23, 2020, 7:32 PM 29 comments
The Web Security Twitter removed 130 accounts with links to Iran during US presidential debate The misinformation campaigns are starting By Rob Thubron, October 1, 2020, 6:15 AM
Tech Culture The Web Iran shuts down country's internet access amid fuel hike protests Over the weekend, protests were reported across nearly 100 towns and cities By Humza Aamir, November 18, 2019, 8:48 AM 12 comments
Gaming US blocks League of Legends in Iran and Syria VPNs offer an imperfect workaround By Rob Thubron, June 24, 2019, 9:20 AM 9 comments
Tech Culture The Web Twitter hides tweet purportedly from Iranian Supreme Leader Users have reacted by asking "what about Trump?" By James Miller, February 16, 2019, 10:58 AM 8 comments
Google Google banned 58 Iranian-based accounts suspected in a 'politically motivated phishing' operation Account IPs led back to Iran's propaganda outlet IRIB By Cal Jeffrey, August 23, 2018, 6:16 PM
The Web Facebook deletes hundreds of accounts linked to Iranian and Russian disinformation campaigns Twitter also removed accounts By Rob Thubron, August 22, 2018, 5:35 AM
Mobile Security Iran wants citizens to swap Telegram for domestically made app featuring "Death to America" emojis Israel and the Freemasons are also targets By Rob Thubron, April 25, 2018, 9:24 AM 8 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Iran blocks Telegram messaging app amid anti-government protests Officials claim the block is temporary By David Matthews, January 3, 2018, 10:48 AM
Mobile Gaming Iran blocks Clash of Clans because it encourages violence and tribal conflict Clash of Clans joins Pokémon Go on Iran's blacklist By Rob Thubron, December 28, 2016, 11:30 AM 42 comments
Gaming Mobile Iran bans Pokémon Go over unspecified security concerns By Shawn Knight, August 8, 2016, 7:30 AM
Mobile Security Iran demands foreign messaging apps store its citizens' data within the country By Rob Thubron, May 30, 2016, 1:30 PM
Security The Web Iranian hackers have been targeting critical infrastructure for the last two years, says report By Himanshu Arora, December 3, 2014, 10:00 AM
Security Stuxnet worm found its way to Iran's nuclear facilities via five hacked suppliers By Shawn Knight, November 13, 2014, 8:00 PM
Security Security firm uncovers long-term Iranian cyber espionage campaign over social media By Shawn Knight, May 29, 2014, 4:15 PM
News Around the Web Weekend tech reading: Full-sized Lego X-Wing Fighter, Xbox used games won't have a fee, Intel tablets incoming By Julio Franco, May 26, 2013, 1:16 PM 12 comments
Industry Iranian scientist says he has built a machine that can predict the future By Shawn Knight, April 11, 2013, 4:00 PM 47 comments
The Web Iran blocks 'illegal' VPNs that help citizens evade Internet filters By Jose Vilches, March 11, 2013, 10:22 AM 13 comments
Security Symantec: Stuxnet existed two years earlier than anyone realized By Shawn Knight, February 27, 2013, 7:30 AM
The Web Security Banking sites crippled by Iran-sponsored DDoS, US officials claim By Rick Burgess, January 10, 2013, 4:30 PM 12 comments
Security Stuxnet resurfaces in Iran, albeit less effective this time around By Shawn Knight, December 27, 2012, 8:30 AM
Security New worm is designed to attack Iran financial institutions By Shawn Knight, November 26, 2012, 3:00 PM 9 comments
The Web Iran blocks Google due to video controversy, readies own Internet By Rick Burgess, September 25, 2012, 8:30 AM 26 comments
Security The Web Flame virus created by U.S. and Israel sources say, Iran is target By Rick Burgess, June 20, 2012, 4:00 PM 29 comments