Iran restricts access to the Internet to ward off Israeli electronic attacks

People in Iran face difficulties in accessing Internet services, most of whom are foreign websites and messaging applications such as WhatsApp. according to New York Times and NBC NewsThe government’s decision to restrict the Internet in the country to ward off electronic attacks by Israel with the escalation of conflict between countries. Fatima Mohajrani, Iran’s spokesperson, He said The government was forced to strangle the Internet in the country to maintain the stability of the network “given the enemy’s electronic attacks.” According to what was reported, Iran is planning to reduce the online frequency range by 80 percent.

Kentinc and Netblocks told the companies that track the global internet connection, NBC News Iran’s connection decreased at about 5:30 pm Eastern time on June 17. The Iranians have faced problems in accessing online services for several days, with their entire mobile data network networks decreased in parts of the country and the VPNS they were using to access foreign web sites that are banned intermittently. In addition to WhatsApp banThe Iranian government urged citizens to delete them from their smartphones, accusing of collecting information to send it to Israel. Whatsapp said AP “Those related to these wrong reports will be an excuse for their services that are banned at a time when people need more than others.”

While Iran’s spokesperson said that the government prohibits and slows down the internet connection in the country as a way to prevent Israeli -Israeli attacks, it is difficult for people to obtain warnings about the incoming attacks and connecting loved ones in emergency situations. Since maps like Google’s also do not work, people trying to evacuate are also lost. Iran urges its citizens to use national Internet services or nine, which remain available and allow messages to use government platforms, but people do not believe they are safe.

It should be noted that Iran seems to have launched its own electronic attacks on Israel. like freedom Notes, Cyber ​​Security Company Radware I mentioned An increase in electronic attacks on Israel since its strike on Iran. The company believes that it was implemented by representatives in the Iranian state and the groups of infiltrators supporting Iran. Iran has been linked to many electronic attacks in the past, including an example, as the infiltrators associated with the country infiltrate We stole voters informationN and send email messages to intimidate Democratic voters.