Alp Toker

Alp Toker

business executive United Kingdom

Alp Toker is the director of Netblocks, an organization dedicated to monitoring internet access and digital rights. He has gained prominence for analyzing and reporting on the state of internet connectivity and cybersecurity incidents globally. Recently, he commented on a series of cyberattacks targeting the social media platform X, suggesting that the disruptions were indicative of a coordinated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack rather than mere technical glitches. His insights are crucial in understanding the implications of such attacks on global communication and the integrity of online platforms.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
289,085
Power
18,341$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
Totals 1 331,002,651 289,085 $21,000,000 18,341$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker confirmed connectivity started 'flatlining' after the strikes. 5

Fox News: Iran imposes internet blackout after Israel, U.S. strikes on Tehran

Tanzania Tanzania: Alp Toker, founder of internet monitoring group NetBlocks, reported that there is still some Starlink access in Iran despite the blackout. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say

Canada Canada: Alp Toker, founder of internet monitoring group NetBlocks, said he has heard from people in the region that there is still some Starlink access in Iran. 6

The Globe and Mail: Iranians bypass internet blackout using Elon Musk’s Starlink, sources say

United States United States: NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker told Fox News Digital about the internet blackout in Iran. 5

Fox News: Iran internet kill switch cuts off population amid ongoing protests