Iran: Thousands of Prisoners at Risk

Israeli airstrikes on Tehran’s Evin Prison (June 23, 2025) caused structural damage and potential loss of life, while also exposing digital vulnerabilities in prison infrastructure systems that manage inmate data, security controls, and emergency response protocols. Thousands of prisoners and detention facility operations are at risk of secondary cyber-physical attacks, data breaches, or operational disruptions due to compromised systems.

Click to expand Image An external view of the destruction of buildings in Evin prison's northern premises after the Israeli strikes on June 23, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Photo taken on July 1, 2025. © 2025 Majid Saeedi/Getty Images …