Vital Internet Cable Lies Barely Protected on Beach

09/01/2025 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

A photograph of a subsea fiber optic cable casually emerging from the sand—with a dog for scale—ignites a heated debate about the fragility of critical internet infrastructure. Commenters swap tales of accidental damage, sabotage, and the surprising ease with which these vital cables can be accessed. As humor and speculation collide, the thread underscores an unsettling truth: the backbone of global connectivity might be more vulnerable than we think.

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