Egypt's cyber-crackdown aided by US company

Written By monirulislambogra on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 | 1:54 PM

Egypt's cyber-crackdown aided by US company 

 

When the uprising there began nearly two weeks ago, there was a near-total internet blackout. But exactly how was access cut off?

An American advocacy group called Free Press says it's uncovered a link to a California-based technology company which allegedly sold the Egyptian government equipment allowing it to track online activity.

Rob Reynolds reports.