Alp Toker
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.
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Alp Toker, the director of NetBlocks, commented on the potential duration of the internet restoration process across provinces.
Iranci ponovo na mreži, slobodan internet još daleko
Montenegro· 2026-05-28
NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker confirmed connectivity started 'flatlining' after the strikes.
Iran imposes internet blackout after Israel, U.S. strikes on Tehran
United States· 2026-03-01
NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker describes the digital darkness in Iran as getting darker.
Iran internet blackout becomes permanent digital repression system, expert saysUnited States· 2026-01-20
Alp Toker stated that connectivity in Iran was only about 1 percent of normal levels.
Adu Jurus Starlink dan Teheran di Iran
Indonesia· 2026-01-18
Alp Toker stated that connectivity in Iran was only about 1 percent of normal levels.
Adu Jurus Starlink dan Teheran di IranIndonesia· 2026-01-18Alp Toker is the founder of NetBlocks and has commented on the severity of the internet blackout in Iran.
O que se sabe sobre a Basij, milícia do regime iraniano na linha de frente da repressão aos protestos
Brazil· 2026-01-14
Alp Toker is the founder of internet monitoring group Netblocks.
Iran’s swift crackdown on protests shows lessons learned from the summer warUnited States· 2026-01-13
Alp Toker is the founder of NetBlocks and described the recent internet cut in Iran as one of the most severe in the world.
Bloqueio de internet, caça à Starlink e coleta de parabólicas no Irã; entenda como regime fecha comunicaçãoBrazil· 2026-01-13
Alp Toker, founder of internet monitoring group NetBlocks, reported that there is still some Starlink access in Iran despite the blackout.
Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say
Tanzania· 2026-01-13Alp 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.
Iranians bypass internet blackout using Elon Musk’s Starlink, sources say
Canada· 2026-01-13NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker told Fox News Digital about the internet blackout in Iran.
Iran internet kill switch cuts off population amid ongoing protestsUnited States· 2026-01-11
Alp Toker, director of NetBlocks, stated that the interruption indicates a catastrophic failure in Cloudflare's infrastructure.
Qué es Cloudflare, la empresa que interrumpió el servicio de X y ChatGPT
Uruguay· 2025-11-19
Alp Toker is the director of NetBlocks, a company that monitors web service connectivity.
Qué es Cloudflare, la empresa que interrumpió el servicio de X y ChatGPT
Panama· 2025-11-19
Alp Toker, the founder and director of NetBlocks, believes the messages are an attempt by the Iranian government to limit telecommunications.
‘Life is full of unexpected surprises’: People trying to call Iran meet mysterious voice messageUnited States· 2025-06-21Alp Toker, the director of Netblocks, stated that the outages could be related to a cyber attack.
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Iran· 2025-03-14