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Iran Halts Power to Licensed Crypto Miners Amid Seasonal Demand

Iran is cutting electricity to all 118 licensed crypto mining operations starting June 22 to manage seasonal power strain. The move highlights the ongoing tension between leveraging crypto to bypass sanctions and managing domestic energy resources.

Global Cyber Actions Target Elections, Tech Giants, and 5G Networks

A busy week in cybersecurity sees Iran and Russia targeting U.S. elections, the U.S. indicting Russian GRU officers, and Europe taking strong stands against Chinese 5G equipment and state-sponsored hackers.

Microsoft Thwarts Foreign Cyberattacks Targeting 2020 US Presidential Campaigns

Microsoft reports that state-backed hacking groups from Russia, China, and Iran actively target the upcoming US presidential election. The company successfully blocks most of these cyberattacks and issues direct notifications to the impacted political campaigns.

Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly Across Asia, Europe, and Middle East

The novel coronavirus expands its global footprint with major spikes in South Korea and Italy, while Iran reports its first fatalities and the WHO warns the window for containment is narrowing.

Coronavirus Spreads Rapidly Across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East

The novel coronavirus continues its global expansion with significant new outbreaks in South Korea, Italy, and Iran. World Health Organization officials warn that the window to contain the virus is rapidly narrowing.

CISA Warns of Iranian Cyberattacks Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

CISA issues a cybersecurity advisory urging organizations to heighten defenses against potential Iranian cyber retaliation. The agency highlights Iran's history of using offensive cyber operations to strike international opponents.

South Korea, Iran, and Italy Face Sudden Coronavirus Surges

Health officials scramble to contain rapidly growing coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran, and Italy as the global spread of the illness accelerates. South Korea raises its national threat level to "red alert" after experiencing the highest number of cases outside China.

Federal Prosecutors Add Racketeering and Theft Charges to Huawei Case

U.S. federal prosecutors expand their case against Chinese telecom giant Huawei by adding racketeering conspiracy and trade secret theft charges. The company dismisses the accusations as unfair competition tactics rather than legitimate law enforcement.

Twitter Dismantles 6,000-Account Saudi Propaganda Network

Twitter takes down nearly 6,000 accounts linked to a Saudi marketing firm that spreads state-backed messaging. The takedown reveals a growing trend of governments outsourcing social media influence campaigns to third-party contractors.

Iran Enacts Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid Widespread Fuel Protests

The Iranian government severely restricts internet access to just five percent of normal levels in response to escalating protests over rising fuel prices. Both fixed and mobile networks remain largely offline as the blackout extends past the seventy-five-hour mark.

Coordinated Drone Strike Halves Saudi Arabian Oil Production

A fleet of 10 drones targets the world's largest oil processing facility, suspending half of Saudi Arabia's daily output and sparking international blame.

Drone Strikes Disable Half of Saudi Arabia's Oil Output Amid Blame Game

Coordinated drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco facilities cut the kingdom's oil production in half. While Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility, U.S. officials blame Iran, a claim that Iran firmly denies.

U.S. Warns It Is Locked and Loaded After Devastating Drone Strikes on Saudi Oil Facilities

Major drone attacks cripple Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing plants, prompting a fierce military warning from President Trump and escalating tensions with Iran.

Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Iranian forces seize a U.K.-flagged oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting Britain to warn ships to avoid the area. A second vessel is briefly detained but later released by Iranian authorities.