The Syrian government has blacked out internet service across the country.
All service including 3G, DSL and Dial-up had been cut off—even in government institutions. Only a handful of websites remain accessible.
The massive blackout is possible due to the reliance on a single internet service provider.
These strict control measures were enacted by the government in direct response to the rising protests in the country.
Thousands of protestors are crying out about the deaths of children and calling for the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad.
The Syrian government has used many tactics to spy and steal sensitive information such as passwords, in an attempt to thwart protestors attempt communicate and coordinate.
Egypt, Libya and Tunisia and similar countries have also been cracking down on networks to keep people from organizing.
The government has also been using social media to spread propaganda and encourage spamming pages of protestors.
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