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Internet Shutdowns Resurge, Exposing Global Digital Vulnerability

7/24/2025

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Government-led Internet shutdowns are making a comeback in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Panama, according to Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report. Coupled with significant power outages in Spain and Portugal, these disruptions expose the fragility of our digital and power infrastructures, leaving many vulnerable to cyberattacks and connectivity issues worldwide.

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Government-led Internet shutdowns are making a comeback in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Panama, according to Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report. Coupled with significant power outages in Spain and Portugal, these disruptions expose the fragility of our digital and power infrastructures, leaving many vulnerable to cyberattacks and connectivity issues worldwide.