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Iran created their web spying monster with assistance from Western tech

by Jodie Andrefski on Jun 22, 2009 at 02:33 PM

Siemens AG and Nokia Corp. should be so proud as they watch the news.  A joint venture between the two companies helped lead to the massive spying technology being used by the Iranian government.  They’re using a practice called deep packet inspection.  This practice is one that is even more… Continue Reading »

Facebook and Google try to remain relevant in Iran

by Heather Wood on Jun 19, 2009 at 02:24 PM

With news reports stating about how Iranian protesters have been using Twitter as a way to relay events, Google and Facebook have both rushed to add Iranian language support on their respective websites.  Both are adding Persian translation services on the sites as a way to help Iranians communicate to… Continue Reading »

Twitter: suddenly essential to national security?

by JG Mason on Jun 17, 2009 at 08:16 AM

Has Twitter finally found it revenue source?  Bowing to pressure from the US State Department, Twitter put off some downtime in efforts to keep their conduit open for news that is flowing out of Iran.  The recent Iranian election results have put the people in the streets demonstrating for what… Continue Reading »

Microsoft blocks IM service to countries deemed hostile to the U.S.

by Sue Walsh on May 23, 2009 at 10:46 AM

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Web-related criminals could soon face the death penalty, in Iran

by Robert Nelson on Jul 3, 2008 at 08:56 PM

Iran is getting ready to debate a new law that could potentially send web criminals to the death chamber. The newly proposed bill is aimed to “toughen punishment for harming mental security in society,” and would mean that people found guilty of promoting activities such as corruption, prostitution or apostasy… Continue Reading »

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