Arrest seems connected to Uber, Rockstar hacks. Cyber conflict and Iran. Cybercrime in Russia's hybrid war.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : The U.S. Department of Treasury said it is carving out exceptions within its stifling sanctions on Iran for technology companies providing internet access during recent protests.
43% : His economy is weakening under sanctions, weapons are running out, help from allies (Iran, China) is symbolic, and his soldiers are not ready to give their lives on the Ukrainian battlefield.
40% : Army believes Iran has focused offensive cyber efforts mainly on nonmilitary infrastructure, in attempt to instill fear in Israeli societyAnalysis | 'Our Conflict With Iran Is Unparalleled', Say Israel's Elite Cyber Unit Commanders (Haaretz) With technology playing a larger role in intelligence gathering, Unit 8200 - Israel's version of the NSA - has become even more pivotal in Israel's cyberintelligenceTelegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem (WIRED UK)
38% : The pent-up anger toward the morality police is now playing out in the streets of cities across Iran as protests continue.
35% : The tears come quickly to Masih Alinejad when she talks about the messages she's received in recent days from women in Iran protesting against their government after a young woman died in police custody over a violation of the country's strict religious dress code.
34% : The protests began after the death of Mahsa Amini from Saqqez in Kurdistan province after her arrest by Iran's morality police [...]IDF official says military foiled 'dozens' of Iran cyberattacks on civilian sites (Times of Israel)
30% : Anonymous launched OpIran against Iran due to the ongoing crackdown on dissent after Mahsa Amini's death.

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