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Iran has threatened undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what could happen to internet.

A new 4,300-mile (7,000-kilometer) undersea fiber cable will shuttle data between the U.S. and France at breakneck speeds of up to 1 million gigabits per second (Gbps) — enough to move around 125...

THE WEB WAS BUILT ON SPIDERS. NOW WE'RE TRYING TO EXTERMINATE THEM. There's a certain irony in watching websites aggressively block web crawlers while celebrating the principles of the "open web." F...

THE WEB WAS BUILT ON SPIDERS. NOW WE'RE TRYING TO EXTERMINATE THEM. There's a certain irony in watching websites aggressively block web crawlers while celebrating the principles of the "open web." F...

The company’s new survey says 81 percent of tenants would choose an office suite with connectivity already installed over one without.

The thriving industry of non-consensual, intimate deepfakes resides far closer to the conventional internet than the shadowy depths of the dark web. The authors of a groundbreaking new paper detailing this phenomenon identified 88 publicly accessible websites actively distributing AI-generated intimate imagery without the consent of the depicted individuals. Notably, 38 of these platforms were exclusively dedicated to this illicit content.

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At the Australian Network Operators Group (AusNOG), the APNIC Foundation recently presented an analysis of where Australia’s registered IPv4 address space appears to be operating. The question sounds simple. The answer is more complex. Query the underlying NRO delegated-stats file directly and you get 45,886,208 addresses (179,243 /24s) across 9,867 delegations held by 2,764 entities. […]

The 29th FRK Broadband Congress opened in Leipzig on 9 September 2026, bringing together network operators, service providers and industry experts to discuss the future of broadband infrastructure, fibre rollout […]

Companies and governments assume we will always have access to the web these days

The article examines growing concerns over the vulnerability of the world’s undersea internet cable network amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. Undersea cables carry more than 99 per cent of global digital data, underpinning banking, communications, and essential services. However, recent conflicts and strategic rivalries have highlighted how exposed these critical infrastructures are to both deliberate sabotage and accidental damage. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears that Iran could target or impose restrictions on submarine cables passing through this key chokepoint. Elsewhere, the Red Sea has already experienced disruptions, including incidents in which cables were severed following maritime attacks and anchor drags, significantly affecting data traffic between Europe and Asia. Similar concerns have been raised in other regions, including alleged Russian naval activity near UK waters and accusations from Taiwan that China has interfered with undersea infrastructure. Experts cited in the article emphasise that while internet traffic can be rerouted, such incidents can still lead to slower speeds, service instability, and disruption to financial transactions and public services. The concentration of cables along specific maritime corridors increases systemic risk, meaning that damage in one region can have disproportionate global effects. Efforts to improve resilience include diversifying routes, combining submarine cables with terrestrial infrastructure, and exploring satellite-based alternatives. However, specialists caution that satellite systems, including low-Earth-orbit networks, cannot currently match the capacity, speed, or cost-effectiveness of fibre-optic submarine cables. NATO-backed initiatives are also exploring ways to strengthen digital infrastructure resilience, but experts agree that no single solution can fully replace existing undersea networks. The piece concludes that safeguarding global connectivity will require a diversified, multi-layered approach rather than reliance on any single technology or route.

Today’s top headlines include the end of support for Windows 10 with 40% of PCs still running it, a record 29.6 Tbps DDoS attack by the Aisuru botnet exploiting IoT vulnerabilities, and the DOJ seizing $15 billion in cryptocurrency linked to a major global scam. Additionally, Intel announced its new Crescent Island AI GPU set for 2026, and OpenAI plans to introduce adult content in ChatGPT later this year.

Today’s headlines highlight significant advancements in internet infrastructure, including Mastodon’s new quote post protections and SK Hynix’s readiness for HBM4 production, boosting next-gen GPU performance. Meanwhile, the UK MoD’s £400 million Google Cloud deal aims to enhance national security through secure, AI-driven digital infrastructure.