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Srsly Risky Biz: You Can't Block Space Internet
Iran's government imposed an internet blackout in January 2024 during civil unrest, and some citizens circumvented it using SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. Iran responded with warnings, drone-based terminal confiscation, electronic jamming, and GPS spoofing to disrupt Starlink connectivity, achieving partial effectiveness.
Why it matters: Security practitioners and infrastructure operators should recognize that satellite internet services present challenges for traditional network access controls, and state actors are actively developing countermeasures including jamming and spoofing techniques that may have broader implications for GPS and communication systems.
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Srsly Risky Biz: You Can't Block Space Internet
Iran's government imposed an internet blackout beginning January 8, 2026, during civil unrest, but Iranians circumvented it using SpaceX's Starlink satellite service through prior planning. The Iranian government responded with confiscation campaigns, electronic jamming (possibly using Russian equipment), and GPS spoofing to degrade service, achieving partial effectiveness against the satellite terminals.
Why it matters: Organizations and governments should recognize that satellite internet provides resilience against state-controlled blackouts; security teams monitoring infrastructure disruption or supporting personnel in restricted regions need to account for satellite connectivity as a tool outside traditional ISP control.
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