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Georgetown hit by 20,000-user internet outage after cable attack
local1 day ago

Georgetown hit by 20,000-user internet outage after cable attack

Georgetown experienced a large internet outage after criminals damaged Optimum’s fiber network near I-35 and Northwest Boulevard, affecting about 20,000 customers (including some T-Mobile users) and causing more than $100,000 in damages. Police are reviewing surveillance to identify those responsible, and Optimum says the incident is part of a broader trend of thieves targeting telecom infrastructure—even though the fiber lines themselves don’t contain copper. Restoration is underway, but no timeline has been provided, and officials caution outages can impact essential services like 911; residents are urged to report suspicious activity.

via KEYE|
#fiber-optic#georgetown#internet-outage
US urges citizens to leave Iran as protests escalate and internet outages bite
world6 months ago

US urges citizens to leave Iran as protests escalate and internet outages bite

The US State Department tells Americans in Iran to depart immediately and, if safe, exit by land to neighboring countries, citing safety risks amid ongoing protests and internet outages; the US virtual embassy warns people to use alternative communication methods and to plan a departure independent of U.S. government assistance. The coverage notes Trump’s comments about potential action, SpaceX offering Starlink internet in Iran, and broad international reactions to the crackdown and toll of the protests.

via The Guardian|
#internet-outage#iran#protests
Afghanistan's Internet Outage: Taliban's False Claims and Reactions
world9 months ago

Afghanistan's Internet Outage: Taliban's False Claims and Reactions

Internet connectivity in Afghanistan experienced a blackout starting Monday, with partial restoration reported after false claims about the cause circulated online. The outage disrupted essential services and humanitarian efforts, with the Taliban and officials working to restore communications amid confusion and concerns over the impact on the Afghan population.

via AP News|
#afghanistan#communications-blackout#humanitarian-impact
Vandalism Disrupts Spectrum Internet Services in Los Angeles and Ventura
local-news1 year ago

Vandalism Disrupts Spectrum Internet Services in Los Angeles and Ventura

A widespread internet outage in Los Angeles and Ventura counties was caused by copper wire thieves in Van Nuys, who cut fiber lines in an attempt to steal copper, leading to significant service disruptions. Spectrum is working to restore service and has offered a reward for information on the vandalism, which is part of a broader issue affecting the telecommunications industry due to rising metal prices.

via Los Angeles Times|
#copper-theft#internet-outage#local-news
Nordic Nations Investigate Baltic Sea Cable Disruptions Amid Sabotage Concerns
technology1 year ago

Nordic Nations Investigate Baltic Sea Cable Disruptions Amid Sabotage Concerns

Finnish authorities reported damage to fiber-optic cables connecting Finland and Sweden, affecting thousands of customers. Initially suspected as sabotage, Finnish police later found no criminal activity involved. This incident follows recent breaches of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, which had raised suspicions of sabotage, particularly after a China-flagged vessel was sighted nearby. Both the recent and previous cable damages have been repaired, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.

via DW (English)|
#fiber-optic-cables#finland#internet-outage
"Apple's Online Services Experience Widespread Outages"
technology2 years ago

"Apple's Online Services Experience Widespread Outages"

Following a recent WhatsApp outage, Apple's App Store, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, and more have experienced widespread outages, causing disruptions for users. Reports of the outages began spiking around 3pm PT and have remained high since. Apple's system status page acknowledges the issue and states that they are investigating. The cause of the disruptions and any potential connections to the previous WhatsApp downtime remain unclear.

via IGN|
#app-store#apple#apple-tv
"Undersea Cable Failures Cause Internet Outage in Multiple African Nations"
technology2 years ago

"Undersea Cable Failures Cause Internet Outage in Multiple African Nations"

Multiple undersea telecommunication cables reported failures, causing a major internet outage across a dozen African countries. Network providers are working to reroute traffic through alternative paths, but the cause of the failure remains unclear. The disruption heavily impacted at least 10 countries in West Africa, with fears of essential service disruptions in worst-hit countries like Ivory Coast. Observers identified the West Africa Cable System, Africa Coast to Europe, SAT-3, and MainOne as among the affected cables. The impact from such cable failures worsens as networks attempt to route around the damage, potentially reducing capacity available to other countries.

via The Associated Press|
#africa#internet-outage#network-disruptions
"Undersea Cable Failures Cause Widespread Internet Outages in West and Central Africa"
technology2 years ago

"Undersea Cable Failures Cause Widespread Internet Outages in West and Central Africa"

Much of west and central Africa is experiencing internet outages due to undersea cable failures, impacting at least a dozen countries and potentially disrupting essential services. The African subsea cable operator Seacom confirmed the failures and redirected affected customers to alternative cables. The disruptions have raised concerns about the reliance of African businesses on internet services, with countries like Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso heavily affected. The impact of these cable failures extends to South Africa, with network providers experiencing connectivity problems.

via The Guardian|
#africa#internet-outage#network-disruptions
"Massive Outages Hit Facebook and Instagram, Locking Users Out"
technology2 years ago

"Massive Outages Hit Facebook and Instagram, Locking Users Out"

Facebook and Instagram users are experiencing widespread outages, with many unable to log in to the platforms. DownDetector has received over 500,000 reports of problems from U.S. Facebook users and more than 70,000 reports from Instagram users. Users globally, including those in Egypt and Oklahoma, have been affected, leading to concerns about potential hacking. Meta, the parent company, acknowledged the issue and stated that they are working on resolving it. The outage also impacted Meta Quest's artificial reality headsets, and the company's official status page displayed "Unknown" across the board.

via CBS News|
#facebook#instagram#internet-outage
Ukrainian Cyberattack: Russian Hackers Disrupt Cellular and Internet Services
cybersecurity2 years ago

Ukrainian Cyberattack: Russian Hackers Disrupt Cellular and Internet Services

Ukrainian civilians are experiencing widespread cellular phone and internet outages for the second day in a row after a cyberattack, believed to be carried out by Russian hackers, targeted Kyivstar, the country's largest mobile phone and internet provider. Two hacking groups with ties to the Russian government have claimed responsibility for the attack, which has disrupted various services including street lights, credit card payments, and air alert systems. Kyivstar's website remains unavailable, and the restoration of all services is expected to take time. The attack is one of the most significant compromises on a civilian telecommunications provider and one of the most disruptive incidents in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

via Ars Technica|
#cyberattack#cybersecurity#internet-outage