But it's still not clear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two more US sites hacked with pro-Iran propaganda

Deface Off

Two more United States websites have been hacked to display pro-Iranian propaganda, though it's still unclear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two More US Sites Hacked With Pro-Iran Propaganda

"Hacked by Iranian Hacker."

U.S. officials have yet to confirm the source of the attack.

US website defaced with pro-Iran propaganda, bloody Trump face

Hitting Back

Hackers placed a pro-Iran propaganda image of U.S. President Donald Trump being punched in the face on the homepage of a U.S. government-run website.

US Website Defaced With Pro-Iran Propaganda, Bloody Trump Face

At least one U.S. official is dismissing the hack as "a nothing event."

"Iran maintains a robust cyber program," warns the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Here’s how an Iranian cyberattack could affect you

War on the Web

Iran's vow of "crushing revenge" for the murder of military general Qassim Suleimani has America on high alert for a Iranian cyberattack.

Here’s How an Iranian Cyberattack Could Affect You

The nation could attempt to take out American power grids — but probably won't.

The announcement follows a national shutoff meant to quell protests.

Iran's President wants to build a state-controlled internet

Online Isolation

Iran is the latest country to propose its own state-run internet, a tool that would effectively end online freedom and crush protests.

Iran’s President Wants to Build a State-Controlled Internet

Another country is working to erase internet freedoms.

"They're super bright in the sky and are easy to find."

Trump tweet accidentally reveals secrets about US spy satellites

Oops

Astronomy experts managed to glean much more from a tweet of a spy satellite image of an Iranian rocket base tweeted by President Donald Trump last week.

Trump Tweet Accidentally Reveals Secrets About US Spy Satellites

The tweeter-in-chief strikes again.

Crypto revenue could help the country in the face of American sanctions.

Iran says you can mine — but not spend — crypto

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho

The Iranian government just gave its approval to crypto mining, but only if people get the right clearance and stay on top of their taxes.

Iran Says You Can Mine — but Not Spend — Crypto

Crypto mining is an official industry in Iran, but the government won't assume the risk.

"There could always be super secret spy tech onboard that we don’t know about."

Before Iran shot it down, the US's $130M drone spied on the world

Shot Down

That drone that Iran shot down was a super-spy behemoth that carries up to $90 million worth of surveillance equipment while flying for 34 hours at a time.

Before Iran Shot It Down, the US’s $130M Drone Spied on the World

The RQ-4 Global Hawk was chock-full of surveillance equipment.

Tensions are already high between the two countries.

The U.S. challenges Iran's attempt to develop a cryptocurrency

Iran Crypto

Congress just introduced a bill calling for sanctions against Iran's efforts to develop its own national cryptocurrency.

The U.S. Challenges Iran’s Attempt to Develop a Cryptocurrency

According to the U.S., entering the crypto space would let Iran dodge sanctions.

It's not that hard for protesters to find other ways to connect.

Banning messaging apps never silences dissidents

Sci-Fi Visions

In an effort to quiet dissidents, Iran is banning encrypted messaging app Telegram. But chances are, it will only blow up in their face.

Governments Keep Trying To Shut Down Messaging Apps, But It Never Works The Way They Hope

Russia's done it. Now Iran has, too. 

Banning Messaging Apps Never Silences Dissidents

A digital currency could help Iran, like Venezuela, circumvent financial sanctions.

Iran may move to create its own national cryptocurrency

Future Society

An Iranian official recently tweeted the country will be exploring a national cryptocurrency. This could help Iran circumvent sanctions, like Venezuela.

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