Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen

The Fragility of Global Connectivity_ How One Cut Could End the Internet

March 25, 2026

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The global internet functions like a vast web sustained by undersea cables that carry over 95% of international data traffic. A recent disruption in the Red Sea demonstrated this infrastructure's vulnerability, as a single incident severed key cables and delayed connectivity for millions.

Red Sea Cable Cuts

On September 6, 2025, a commercial ship's anchor damaged the CME4 and MME cables near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the Bab El Mandeb Strait. This strait features shallow waters and intense shipping traffic, heightening accident risks. The cuts disrupted an estimated 17% of global internet traffic, causing delays in services like Netflix streaming, email, and online meetings between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Internet analyst Doug Midori has noted how such events expose the growing risks from maritime activity and regional tensions.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:00) **Internet Fragility Intro** - Sets up the concept of global connectivity depending on undersea cables vulnerable to a single cut
2 (01:14) **Recap from Last Episode** - References prior discussion on connectivity fragility to build context
3 (01:18) **Focus on Red Sea Cable Cuts** - Announces deep dive into recent disruptions and their digital impact
4 (01:25) **September 2025 Incident Details** - Describes maritime event severing CME4 and MME cables near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
5 (01:48) **Real-World Disruptions** - Explains delays to Netflix, emails, and meetings from a ship's anchor damage
6 (02:01) **Undersea Cables Overview** - Notes cables carry 95% of international data but face ships, nature, and tensions
7 (02:12) **Bab El Mandeb Strait Risks** - Details shallow waters and heavy traffic as accident-prone hotspot

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Show Notes

Today, let’s dive into a pressing issue facing us all—the threats to our global internet infrastructure. As the backbone of our communication and trade, the internet is under siege, and understanding the nature of these threats is crucial. Recent data shows that in 2023 alone, a staggering 13 cyberattacks occurred every second around the world. Can you imagine that? With each click, data transfer, or smart device activation, we’re all vulnerable.One of the most alarming trends we’re witnessing is the rise of cyberattacks targeting critical national infrastructure. Take, for instance, the UK, where nearly 95% of organizations linked to such infrastructure reported being attacked in 2024. This is a wake-up call—we can no longer view cyber threats as just an IT issue; it’s a matter of national security. These attacks have the potential to disrupt essential services, like energy and water supply, thereby affecting every aspect of our daily lives.

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