Alp Toker

Alp Toker is the CEO of NetBlocks, an organization that monitors internet connectivity and disruptions globally. He is newsworthy due to NetBlocks' reporting on recent internet blackouts in Iran. These blackouts have occurred during periods of unrest and alleged military strikes. NetBlocks, under Toker's leadership, has documented significant drops in internet connectivity within Iran, attributing them to government actions. These actions are viewed by digital rights monitors as a form of digital repression, with the Iranian regime seemingly treating internet access as an 'existential threat.' The blackouts are believed to be an attempt to control information flow, hide alleged abuses by security forces, and suppress protests. Toker's and NetBlocks' work is significant as it provides crucial data and insights into internet censorship and control during politically sensitive times.