TEHRAN — Recent disclosures from digital defense watchdogs have exposed an obscure Tel Aviv-registered advertising company, Discover-Tech, running aggressive online ad campaigns designed to geolocate and track users of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network across more than 100 countries.
Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily. This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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Israeli Company Exploits Starlink for Global Espionage Across 105 Countries
2d ago
October 28, 2026
1 min read
📰 Tehran Times
📋 Key Takeaway
An Israeli advertising firm, Discover-Tech, has been revealed to be using SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet to conduct extensive geolocation and tracking of users in over 100 countries. This raises concerns about privacy and surveillance, particularly in regions like Iran where internet monitoring is a critical issue. The implications of such technology being used for espionage could affect Iran's cybersecurity and civil liberties.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
The use of Starlink for global espionage by an Israeli firm poses serious implications for privacy and security, particularly in surveillance-heavy regions like Iran.
👥 Key Players
Discover-Tech
MENTIONED
Israeli advertising company
"Their actions raise concerns about privacy and surveillance, particularly in countries with strict internet monitoring like Iran."
SpaceX
MENTIONED
Provider of Starlink satellite internet
"Their technology is being exploited for potential espionage, which raises questions about the security of their services."
📰 What Happened
Discover-Tech has been revealed to be using SpaceX's Starlink network to conduct extensive geolocation and tracking of users in over 100 countries. This has raised significant concerns regarding privacy and surveillance practices.
- Discover-Tech is conducting aggressive online ad campaigns to track users.
- The tracking spans across more than 100 countries, including regions with strict internet controls.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation exacerbates existing fears about government surveillance and control over the internet in Iran, potentially impacting civil liberties.
🌍 Regional: It raises alarms about the use of technology for espionage in the Middle East, where many countries have contentious relationships.
🌐 International: The exploitation of satellite internet for tracking could lead to increased scrutiny of tech companies and their responsibilities regarding user privacy.
📚 Background
The use of satellite internet for surveillance raises critical issues about privacy rights and the ethical responsibilities of technology companies. Countries like Iran have a history of internet censorship and monitoring.
Digital privacy
Surveillance technology
📡 Source:
NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence:
70%
The article is based on disclosures from digital defense watchdogs, suggesting a focus on factual reporting rather than partisan viewpoints.
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Translation confidence: 100%
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