Exposing Digital Threats in Iran
Independent research platform documenting cyber surveillance, analyzing digital threats, and empowering citizens with security knowledge.
Our Mission
Defending digital rights through research, tools, and education.
Research & Document
Investigating surveillance infrastructure and documenting digital threats targeting Iranian citizens.
Build & Protect
Developing and curating security tools to help users protect their digital privacy.
Educate & Empower
Providing accessible security education and resources for all skill levels.
Research & Analysis
Enforcing Hijab Through Others: How Data and Technology Help the Islamic Republic Pressure Women
By linking hijab reports to vehicle records, phone services and business permits, the Islamic Republic pressures families and service providers to police women’s choices. European cameras and software helped build part of the infrastructure behind that enforcement.
- Network behavior analysis and C2 domains
- Suspicious permissions and spyware modules
- Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) extraction
Security Tools
Knowledge Base
RaazNet Wiki
Community-driven knowledge base for digital survival. Security guides, censorship circumvention tools, and privacy best practices.
Inside the IRGC's Cyber-Espionage Division
A deep-dive into Charming Kitten, the IRGC-linked hacking group behind targeted espionage campaigns against journalists, activists, and dissidents worldwide.
Fake VPNs as Surveillance Traps
How the Islamic Republic uses counterfeit censorship-circumvention tools to spy on citizens — and what to look for before trusting a VPN.
Secure Disclosure
Have sensitive information about surveillance or digital threats? Our Secure Disclosure instance allows you to share documents anonymously and securely.
Gallery & Media
Comprehensive archive of multimedia content including videocasts, audio podcasts, infographics, and visual documentation.
