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How are Iranians communicating with each other after a 17-day internet blackout?

How are Iranians communicating with each other after a 17-day internet blackout? Iran's nationwide internet blackout has entered its 16th day as of Sunday. The disruption is ongoing, according to connectivity monitor Netblox . Internet access in Iran is currently down to just one percent of normal. But even a complete shutdown is still a significant number in terms of data, according to Netblox's head of research Isik Matar. Netblox's head of research Isik Matar told AFP that the nature of the internet shutdown suggests it was not the result of US or Israeli airstrikes but a government-imposed ban. Similarly, Amnesty International 's Iran researcher Raha Bahreni called it a "deliberate shutdown by the authorities to block the flow of information and suppress dissent." The internet shutdown has revived an old technology called shortwave radio to deliver information in Iran. Radio Zamaneh , a non-profit organization in Amsterdam, has been broadcasting news in...

This is how your phone's location can be tracked even when GPS is off Most mobile users have the misconception that their phone becomes completely invisible or 'invisible' after turning off the phone's GPS or not giving location permission to the app. But this is not entirely true in the world of technology. In fact, the SIM card in your phone is constantly communicating with the mobile network and this network is always informed about the geographical area in which you are. This process does not depend on external services like GPS or the Internet. Rather, it is an essential part of the telecommunications system. The main basis of this process is a unique and permanent identification code called ' IMSI ', or International Mobile Subscriber Identity , on each SIM card. When you turn on your phone, it immediately establishes contact with the nearest cell tower . However, for security reasons, the phone uses an encrypted or temporary code when communicating wi...

How safe is incognito or private mode for browsing? Here are the myths and realities Most internet users rely heavily on their browser's ' incognito ' or 'private' mode to protect their privacy. But incognito mode cannot protect users from the most dangerous tracking system on the internet called ' browser fingerprinting '. Browser fingerprinting is a technology that combines various technical features of your browser and device to create a unique identity for you. The JavaScript running in your browser collects details such as your screen resolution, graphics card (GPU) information, timezone, language settings, and operating system. The information collected in this way is converted into a digital fingerprint through a ' hashing algorithm '. It can track your every activity and habits on the internet with high accuracy, without revealing your real name or address. This information can be sold to advertisers, so they can target you more effectively...

How to use social media? Former Union Minister of India and BJP's Smriti Irani is being trolled for writing extremely offensive things. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Indian Lok Sabha and a member of the Indian National Congress, wrote on the social media 'X' on July 12, 2024 - 'Victory and defeat are things that happen in life. With this, let's stop writing abusive words to Mrs. Smriti Irani or other leaders.' The meaning of the post written by Rahul in English was like this. Smriti Irani contested the election from Amethi in the last election. She defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 election by a margin of 55 thousand votes. Perhaps, it was because of that arrogance that she said during the election campaign - 'Even an ordinary BJP worker can easily defeat the Gandhi family in the election.' However, in this election, Kishorilal Sharma, who contested for the first time on behalf of the Congress, defeated her by a margin of 1 lakh 60 thous...

How to avoid the bad side of social media? Here are 7 ways Social media is as beautiful as the people who use it. But research on its use has not shown that social media is being used well. A dynamic medium designed to spread new ideas or connect communities is gradually developing into a place to vent frustration, create distrust, and hatch conspiracies. As a new generation is added to the group of social media users, curiosity has arisen. Can it not be used to its fullest? The problems seen in its use should be solved not from the top down, but from the bottom up. That is, it should be improved by the user. Personally, the user must make good choices to improve it. Whether it is running a thread, Facebook, X, or Instagram , people should make good use of it. Be aware that social media should not be used by people, and consider these 7 things. 1. Be careful with strangers If a stranger enters a party and starts cursing and tries to disrupt the conversation, such a person is thro...

How did the word ‘viral’ become viral? Where did the word viral actually come from? Why did it come about? How did this proverbial word shake society so much? The word viral originally comes from medicine, which refers to a disease or infection that spreads quickly. With the development of computer viruses and the Internet in the 1990s, the word viral came to mean the rapid spread of digital content. After the rise of social media and YouTube , the word viral became popular and is now widely used in Nepali language as well. When you start filming a video targeting someone, people start saying, ‘Oh, so and so is going to go viral.’ There is a common psychology that after filming a video and posting it on social media, it will or should go ‘viral.’ In fact, some have gone viral by shouting, some without saying anything, some by jumping, some by crying. Whether by saying good things or by criticizing someone harshly, people have gone viral. What does it mean to go viral? There is no...

How often should you change your social media password? Cyber security experts have suggested not changing long, complex, and different passwords frequently. Cyber security measures have been suggested to use password managers , two-factor authentication , and biometric authentication . For years, one piece of advice has become widespread regarding passwords for social media accounts – passwords should be changed every few months. But is this advice really useful? New cybersecurity studies have shown that changing passwords frequently is not always a safe measure, and in some cases, such a tendency can increase risks. At first glance, this may seem like a common issue, but for some, it can be a serious issue. Because there are users who change their passwords frequently, even without realizing it. Cyber security was certainly not as good as it is today. There were activities that led to password leaks . In such situations, cybersecurity experts used to recommend changing p...

Are you worried about disturbing photos and videos on social media? This is how to maintain your peace of mind During the Gen-G protests on 23 and 24 Bhadra, Nepali society had to witness a horrific situation that it had never seen or experienced. In the age of social media, not only basic news and information about them, but also rumors that scare and frighten many. Even after life has returned to normal after the protests, the flood of violent and disturbing content from the protests has not stopped on social media. Which is negatively affecting our mental health. Today, we are discussing ways to protect ourselves from such content on social media and maintain our peace of mind. Why is it important? Research shows that repeated exposure to violent or disturbing photos, videos, and other content increases stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness. These effects are not only short-term; over time, it reduces the emotional resources needed to take care of ourselves and others. ...

Google's AI revolution in photo editing, here's how to use "Nano Banana" Google has released its new image editing tool 'Nano Banana'. It is said that through this tool, users can remove unnecessary objects from photos and add new scenes or elements. This tool is based on Google's powerful 'Gemini 2.5 Flash' model. It can adjust the lighting of the photo, remove the background, brighten the face or add any object that is not in the photo. For example, if you want to change the color of the clothes you are wearing in the photo to black, you can instruct 'Nano Banana' to make this clothes black. How to use 'Nano Banana'? 1. Go to gemini.google.com and click on the 'Try nano banana' option at the top of the chatbox. If the nano banana option is not visible above, select the 'Tools' icon at the bottom of the chatbox. And, click on the (Create Images) option there. 2. Then upload the photo you want to edit. Write a promp...

What is the ‘Wi-Fi Pineapple’ cyber attack? Know how to avoid it Nowadays, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. The availability of free Wi-Fi in public places has made it easier for many. However, it has also added security challenges. One such threat is the ‘Wi-Fi Pineapple’. What is Wi-Fi Pineapple? ‘Wi-Fi Pineapple’ may sound like a funny name, but it is a threat to your cybersecurity. It is a device that is actually sold for Wi-Fi security checks, but it can be used to attack your device. This device is named so because it looks like a pineapple. Because the early devices had antennas that protruded like pineapple leaves. Although the term 'Wi-Fi pineapple' refers to a specific commercial tool that automates man-in-the-middle attacks, such attacks can also be carried out using readily available hardware such as laptops or small computers. How does a Wi-Fi pineapple work? There are two main types of cyberattacks that can be carried out using Wi-Fi n...

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How are Iranians communicating with each other after a 17-day internet blackout?

This is how your phone's location can be tracked even when GPS is off

How safe is incognito or private mode for browsing? Here are the myths and realities

How to use social media?

How to avoid the bad side of social media? Here are 7 ways

How did the word ‘viral’ become viral?

How often should you change your social media password?

Are you worried about disturbing photos and videos on social media? This is how to maintain your peace of mind

Google's AI revolution in photo editing, here's how to use "Nano Banana"

What is the ‘Wi-Fi Pineapple’ cyber attack? Know how to avoid it

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