The Central Intelligence Agency has offered guidance to potential informants in Iran on secure communication methods, as U.S. President Donald Trump ups the pressure that his administration is placing on Tehran amid widespread unrest in the Middle Eastern country and concerns over its nuclear program.
The CIA shared its post directed at informants within Iran across social media websites, including X, Instagram, and YouTube.
“Hello,” the post reads in Farsi. “The Central Intelligence Agency hears you and wants to help. Here are some tips on how to make a secure virtual call with us.”
In the video, the CIA outlines eight steps for safe communications, such as activating private browsing modes in browsers such as Firefox or Safari, employing VPNs to mask IP addresses, and employing disposable devices not linked to personal information. The agency also pointed users toward its darknet site via Tor for anonymity….