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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 415,832 | $21,000,000 | 26,382$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 415,832 | $21,000,000 | 26,382$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Alp Toker confirmed that Iran had turned to Shanghai-based certificate authority TrustAsia Technologies.
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Montenegro:
Alp Toker, the director of NetBlocks, commented on the potential duration of the internet restoration process across provinces.
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United States:
NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker confirmed connectivity started 'flatlining' after the strikes.
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United States:
NetBlocks CEO Alp Toker describes the digital darkness in Iran as getting darker.
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Indonesia:
Alp Toker stated that connectivity in Iran was only about 1 percent of normal levels.
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Indonesia:
Alp Toker stated that connectivity in Iran was only about 1 percent of normal levels.
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Brazil:
Alp Toker is the founder of NetBlocks and has commented on the severity of the internet blackout in Iran.
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United States:
Alp Toker is the founder of internet monitoring group Netblocks.
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Brazil:
Alp Toker is the founder of NetBlocks and described the recent internet cut in Iran as one of the most severe in the world.
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Tanzania:
Alp Toker, founder of internet monitoring group NetBlocks, reported that there is still some Starlink access in Iran despite the blackout.
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