Iran-Linked RedKitten Cyber Campaign Targets Human Rights NGOs and Activists

A cyber campaign named RedKitten, attributed to a Farsi-speaking threat actor linked to Iranian state interests, is targeting NGOs and individuals documenting human rights violations. The activity, detected by HarfangLab in January 2026, coincides with national unrest in Iran that began in late 2025. No specific techniques, tools, or detailed impacts are mentioned in the article.