Video: Correspondence and phone calls between Iranian and Israeli officials/ISA spokesperson
On Monday, the Shin Bet revealed several online platforms suspected of being operated by Iranian security officials. After it was revealed that a network for recruiting and activating civilians had been activated, it has now been permitted for publication that some of the missions were photographing the residential addresses of members of the security establishment and of elements appearing frequently in the media who speak out against Iran.
"Recently, Iranian security agencies have been making cynical and manipulative use of online platforms and promoting activity vis-à-vis the families of abductees – initiating gatherings near the families' homes, sending bouquets of flowers and messages to their homes," the Shin Bet said in a statement. "As part of the protests for the return of the hostages, Iranian security officials are actively promoting on these platforms the hanging of signs drafted by the Iranians, photographing demonstrators. Filling out 'surveys' and more."
The platforms from which the Shin Bet warned:
"Tears of War"
Promotes incitement and radicalization content and works to recruit Israelis to carry out tasks around the subject of abductees, while also publishing "job offers" on its behalf on websites and groups looking for odd jobs. Among the fictitious profiles addressing Israelis on behalf of the platform were "Dvora," "Noa" and "Tamir," about which warnings have already been issued in the past.
Screenshots from fictitious online platforms suspected of being operated by Iranian/Shin Bet security officials
Telegram channel called "BringHomeNow"
The main purpose of the channel is to collect details of Israelis by referring to a "volunteer" form and filling in personal details.
Screenshots from fictitious online platforms suspected of being operated by Iranian/Shin Bet security officials
"Here+"
A platform masquerading as engaged in research and surveys, using almost identical the graphic characteristics of the Kan 11 Public Broadcasting Corporation. Its purpose is to "phish" the details of Israelis who apply and respond to surveys.
Screenshots from fictitious online platforms suspected of being operated by Iranian/Shin Bet security officials
"Boxing", "Helpless - Hasrotonim"
The platforms appear openly online as accounts based in Iran alongside the platforms "Second Israel" and "The Avengers": other platforms reported as fake and hostile, suspected of being Iranian. All four pose as movements from different political sides in order to inflame the political discourse and deepen the rift in Israel.
Screenshots from fictitious online platforms suspected of being operated by Iranian/Shin Bet security officials
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