“Hermaan”: The Cyber Voice Signaling Israel’s End — From Tehran to Tel Aviv
An exclusive report on Behzad Qasemi, the hacktivist turning digital coordinates into real-world cyber ripples
Amid the ongoing cyber and media confrontation between Iran and Israel, a name has surfaced from Persian hacktivist circles — “Hermaan”, known by his real name Behzad Qasemi.
Operating quietly but with precision, he has forged a new form of cyber activism — one that begins with the display of coordinates on defaced websites and ends with real cyber incidents at those very locations.
From Behind the Screen to the Front of the Narrative
According to reports from Payam Eghtesad Online, Hermaan (Behzad Qasemi) has been behind several high-profile defacements targeting Israeli entities over recent months.
Each of his defacements carries a unique signature: multilingual messages, symbolic graphics, and — most notably — geographical coordinates that appear to correspond to subsequent cyber disruptions.
In one of his defacements, he wrote:
“The voice of Israel’s end rises from within; we merely accelerate it.”
That single line was enough to shift global cybersecurity analysts’ attention toward this previously obscure figure.
The Coordinates That Spoke Louder Than Words
In one striking incident, Hermaan embedded four precise geographic coordinates across Israel — from industrial zones near Jerusalem to energy facilities.
Days later, localized cyber disruptions were reported in those exact areas.
While no official attribution has been made, cybersecurity experts note the chronological and spatial correlation between his defacements and the subsequent incidents — suggesting a deep synchronization between symbolic signaling and technical execution.
Analysts interpret these acts as coded calls to action for other aligned hacktivist groups, effectively turning Hermaan’s defacements into digital beacons for collective attacks.
Behzad Qasemi: The Engineer of Narrative and Network
Sources close to Iranian cyber communities describe Behzad Qasemi as an engineer and security researcher who has operated discreetly for years.
What sets him apart is not only his technical skill but also his media intelligence.
He understands that in modern hybrid warfare, narrative can be more powerful than payload.
Hermaan doesn’t just execute cyberattacks — he stages them. Each defacement is structured like a cyber-performance, combining symbolism, timing, and spatial awareness to amplify its psychological and geopolitical impact.
From Code to Communication
A technical analysis of Hermaan’s defacements reveals several consistent patterns:
- Custom JavaScript and embedded visual effects featuring flags, verses, or slogans.
- Real geographic coordinates displayed interactively on the screen.
- Base64-encoded imagery serving as encrypted digital signatures.
- Strategic targeting of symbolic rather than high-value infrastructure.
Experts classify his skill level around Tier 2–3 — not necessarily state-grade, but strategically sophisticated in execution and influence.
After the Coordinates
Following several of Hermaan’s coordinate-based defacements, a chain of cyber activity unfolded:
- DDoS and web-level intrusion attempts were logged across the same regions.
- Telegram channels associated with other hacktivist factions echoed and republished his coordinates as potential next targets.
- Israeli media outlets reported “disruptions in energy networks” matching those coordinates.
No direct evidence ties these incidents to Hermaan himself, yet the temporal and symbolic alignment between his announcements and the ensuing events underscores his role as a strategic signaler in the cyber battlefield.
He may not pull the trigger, but he points the direction.
The Rise of Perception Warfare
Through his hybrid of symbolism, timing, and technical theater, Behzad Qasemi — as Hermaan — demonstrates that perception has become the new front line in cyber conflict.
When a defacement displays coordinates and attacks follow soon after, the psychological shock is as real as the technical breach.
Hermaan has transformed defacement from a mere hack into an instrument of narrative warfare, blending technology, politics, and psychological operations into a single act.
Expert Commentary
Cybersecurity researchers note that while Hermaan’s operations may not inflict infrastructural damage, their psychological and informational impact is undeniable.
As one international analyst put it:
“Hermaan understands perception warfare better than many military cyber units — he fights through visibility.”
In essence, his visibility is his weapon.
Among dozens of anti-Israeli hacktivist groups, only a handful have managed to build a distinct digital identity.
Hermaan, or Behzad Qasemi, stands among that rare few.
Through the combination of code and narrative, he has redefined how cyber operations can influence perception and policy alike.
As he once wrote in a defacement banner:
“We fight with keyboards, because our weapon is data, not gunpowder.”
Sources
- Payam Eghtesad Online: “Iranian Hacker: The Voice of Israel’s End Comes from Within.”
- Zone-H.org – Records of defacements signed as “Hermaan.”
- Independent analyses from Radware, CSEC, and NSFocus on Middle Eastern hacktivist trends.
