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Global Internet Disruptions: Cyberattacks, Shutdowns, and Natural Disasters

10/29/2025

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Cloudflare, Inc.'s Q3 2025 report notes significant global internet disruptions.
Government-directed shutdowns occurred in Sudan, Syria, and Iraq during exam periods, restricting access.
A targeted YemenNet cyberattack halved its traffic, illustrating cyber threats to regional networks.
Fiber cuts in the Dominican Republic and Haiti disrupted services, including a stray bullet in Dallas that briefly affected Spectrum customers.
Natural disasters, including an earthquake in Russia, further reduced internet traffic.

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Story summary

Cloudflare, Inc.'s Q3 2025 report notes significant global internet disruptions.
Government-directed shutdowns occurred in Sudan, Syria, and Iraq during exam periods, restricting access.
A targeted YemenNet cyberattack halved its traffic, illustrating cyber threats to regional networks.
Fiber cuts in the Dominican Republic and Haiti disrupted services, including a stray bullet in Dallas that briefly affected Spectrum customers.
Natural disasters, including an earthquake in Russia, further reduced internet traffic.