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

War on the Web

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

Here’s How an Iranian Cyberattack Could Affect You

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

Online Isolation

Another country is working to erase internet freedoms.

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

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

Oops

The tweeter-in-chief strikes again.

Trump Tweet Accidentally Reveals Secrets About US Spy Satellites

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.

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho

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

Iran Says You Can Mine — but Not Spend — Crypto

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.

Shot Down

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

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

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

Iran Crypto

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

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

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

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

A single tweet has fueled great speculation.

Iran May Move to Create Its Own National Cryptocurrency

A controversial, decades-long experiment has had thought-provoking results.

Black Market Bodies: How Legalizing the Sale of Human Organs Could Save Lives