Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over economic crisis

Cybersecurity-Review • January 8, 2026

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Group-IB Threat Intelligence uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) MuddyWater ...

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Internet Connectivity Collapse in Iran Amid Protests On January 5, 2026, internet connectivity in Iran collapsed during nationwide protests over an economic crisis. Cybersecurity experts reported a near-total blackout, significantly isolating the country from the outside world. Concurrently, a sophisticated phishing campaign linked to the APT group MuddyWater was uncovered, indicating potential cyber threats amidst the unrest. 9 sources 27

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T1566 - Phishing