Internet “blackouts” during conflict are not full shutdowns but structural transformations. Using data from Modat Magnify, analysis shows three patterns: Iran restricts access, Israel expands deceptive infrastructure, and Gulf states stabilise while redistributing systems. The internet is reshaped as a strategic tool, not simply turned off.

A cryptomining campaign recently uncovered by Modat, working alongside Recorded Future, demonstrates a high level of modular efficiency that poses a direct threat to organizational infrastructure.

mDNS Broadcasts Leak: Our findings indicate that Moltbot instances are routinely exposing far more information via mDNS than expected, posing a significant configuration risk for global infrastructure. Global Exposure: Moltbot exposure spans 53 countries, with a high density in the U.S.