Amid ongoing power outages and the “Iran-only” accessibility of certain websites and platforms, which have severely limited internet access for citizens, the government has introduced a new “Governed Internet” policy under the guise of “lifting restrictions.” Governed Internet Instead of Lifting Filtering *Masoud Pezeshkian, the president who campaigned on the promise of “lifting filtering,” hasContinue reading “The Rise of the “Governed Internet” in Iran: Filtering Rebranded as Governance”
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The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights
The seventh development plan law is of utmost importance among all internet policies in Iran. Masoud Pezeshkian, the president-elect, has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to implementing this plan during presidential debates and in his announcements. Therefore, over the next four years, the situation of digital rights and the right to internet access can be examinedContinue reading “The Elected President Emphasizes The Implementation Of The Seventh Development Plan; A Bleak Future For Digital Rights”
Big Disruptions to Internet Protocol Version 6 Continue Policy of Unsafe Internet
In a move with little precedent, Iranian censorship authorities have seriously disrupted Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), Filterwatch investigations show. IPv6 is the newest version of internet protocol, or IP, which serves as the basis of internet communications. IPv6 is a more advanced version of the old IPv4, with an IP address capacity expanded fromContinue reading “Big Disruptions to Internet Protocol Version 6 Continue Policy of Unsafe Internet”
Subduing Internet Companies: The Final Piece in the Surveillance State Puzzle
The past month saw the advance of a policy intended to secure government control over digital economy companies. By acquiring stocks and ownership rights in these companies, the government seeks greater ability to monitor and control with fewer obstacles from the private sector. With such tactics, the government now has a freer hand to accessContinue reading “Subduing Internet Companies: The Final Piece in the Surveillance State Puzzle”
Next-Generation Filtering; Phishing with Governable Templates Analytical
Filterwatch’s research indicates that the “next-generation proxy,” a topic of discussion among Iranian authorities, is a multifaceted initiative. It is not only a part of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace’s resolutions aimed at boosting domestic internet traffic and enhancing censorship measures but also builds upon a foundation laid by previous technical projects. This approach essentiallyContinue reading “Next-Generation Filtering; Phishing with Governable Templates Analytical “
Examining the Impact of Filtering on Small and Medium Enterprises:
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: “
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:”
Targeted VPN Protocol Disruption Following New Legislation:
Between February 8, 2024, and the end of the month, there have been widespread and deliberate disruptions on protocols used in censorship circumvention tools and VPNs. Our research, which includes insights from developers of widely-used VPNs in Iran and data from the network monitoring community, indicates extensive and targeted disruptions on protocols such as Shadowsocks,Continue reading “Targeted VPN Protocol Disruption Following New Legislation: “
Iran’s Future: Filtered, Traceable, and Anti-Sanctions
In the past month, Iranian authorities announced statutes and guidelines that will have a significant impact on the future of the internet in Iran. They include measures to drive users to platforms that emulate foreign products, track user activity on internet and intranet, establish tiered internet access, and generate income from the sale of VPNs.Continue reading “Iran’s Future: Filtered, Traceable, and Anti-Sanctions”
The hidden war on internet access in Iran
On February 13, 2024, a hacker group called “Rebellion Until Overthrow” leaked parliamentary documents and emails that revealed the Islamic Republic’s internet censorship and surveillance practices. The documents showed how the government used urban cameras to surveil and suppress protesters, and how it has a vision to limit internet access to the global internet forContinue reading “The hidden war on internet access in Iran”