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Not a single break, but this is not certain. Damage to internet backbones at the end of 2024

In November and December 2024, the world faced a new threat to digital infrastructure — three underwater internet cable damages within a couple of weeks. These events caused communication disruptions: relatively minor, thanks to timely traffic rerouting and prompt repairs. While experts search for the culprits, the international community is developing protection plans, understanding that without the internet, not only social media likes but also business processes, finance, and communications will come to a halt. This is what we will talk about today.