internet shutdowns
Forced digital darkness
Internet shutdowns are deliberate disruptions of internet access by governments or authorities, typically to control information flow during protests, elections, or civil unrest.
A government might impose a shutdown to prevent organizing or suppress evidence of crackdowns: The regime ordered an internet shutdown as demonstrations spread.
Shutdowns range from total blackouts to blocking specific platforms like social media or messaging apps.
- kill switchEmergency shutoff mechanism
- blackoutComplete power loss
- information blackoutDeliberate suppression of news
- censorshipOfficial content restriction
- social media banProhibition from online networks
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Authorization to join systems
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