<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Iran recently experienced a national internet blackout.</li><li>The government has confirmed that it shut down the internet to protect against Israeli cyberattacks.</li><li>The shutdown limits Iranians' access to information about the ongoing war with Israel and communication with others.</li><li>Iran's government spokesperson mentioned concerns over cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.</li><li>Hacks on Bank Sepah and Iranian cryptocurrency exchange led to restrictions.</li><li>Predatory Sparrow, a group claiming to be pro-Israel, has disrupted key services in Iran.</li><li>Everyday Iranians are suffering from the internet shutdown amid Israeli bombardments.</li><li>Families have been impacted by the lack of communication due to the shutdown.</li><li>Some individuals manage to access the internet using virtual private servers or ADSL connections.</li><li>Accessing the internet remains a challenge due to the complete shutdown in the country.</li></ul>

Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

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