An unprecedented global internet blackout has swept the world. Social giants such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp and others have suffered serious failures, and the number of user complaints has soared to an unprecedented peak. According to DownDetector, more than 70% of Facebook users suffer from the problem, and the number of complaints is as high as 5110,000. The root cause of this cyber catastrophe has been pointed to the Red Sea, where critical internet cables connecting Asia, Europe and Africa have suffered severe damage.
The Red Sea, as an important hub for global information flows, carries 90% of the data transmitted between Europe and Asia. However, last night's failure caused the disruption of four of the main cables, namely Seacom, TGN-Gulf, Asia-Africa-Europe 1 and Europe India Gateway. Restoration work is expected to take up to a month.
In the midst of this crisis, an unexpected winner has emerged – Telegram. While other social platforms have been paralyzed, Telegram has maintained remarkable stability. P**el Durov, the founder of Telegram, proudly announced on his channel that, despite its limited resources, Telegram is far more reliable than other services. The news sparked a lot of attention and discussion, with many people turning to Telegram for a stable social experience.
However, the impact of this global Internet** goes far beyond that. Transportation costs are likely to rise, and Europe may have to negotiate with the Russian Federation to find alternatives to data transmission. And business** experts point out that 80% of submarine cables lack protection, making similar attacks incredibly easy and inexpensive.
At the same time, the Houthis have been targeted. Although they have denied any involvement in the cable sabotage, accusations and suspicions still surround them. Tensions and frequent attacks in the Red Sea region have caused a change in the direction of global flows, oil