Abstract This research paper aims to investigate the consequences of Instagram’s filtration on small and medium-sized businesses in Iran. It does so by conducting interviews with nine such businesses affected by the Islamic Republic’s decision to restrict access to Instagram starting September 21, 2022. This action introduced several challenges that have jeopardized the economic sustainabilityContinue reading “Examining the Impact of Filtering on Small and Medium Enterprises: “
Author Archives: Vahid Lalipour
The Art of Deception:
More than a year since the “Women, Life, Freedom” protests, the Miaan Group has uncovered that hackers, with ties to Iran, are conducting an unprecedentedly broad and coordinated campaign of impersonation and phishing. This campaign is aimed at civil society targets, affecting individuals both within and beyond Iran’s borders. In 2023, Miaan released a reportContinue reading “The Art of Deception:”