April 23, 2024 at 02:43PM
The Treasury Department’s OFAC has sanctioned four Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against the U.S. government and defense contractors. Two front companies and top officials from the Iranian Armed Forces service have also been targeted. The Justice Department has charged individuals involved in the cyber campaign and is offering rewards for information.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on four Iranian nationals and two front companies for their involvement in cyberattacks against the U.S. government, defense contractors, and private companies.
2. The sanctioned individuals and entities are tied to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Electronic Command (IRGC-CEC) and other IRGC services, and their U.S.-based assets and interests have been frozen.
3. The State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on the sanctioned individuals and front companies.
4. The Justice Department has unsealed indictments charging several individuals for their involvement in cyber campaigns targeting U.S. government agencies, private entities, and defense contractors.
5. The Treasury Department has also sanctioned the head of IRGC-CEC and several senior officials for their involvement in recent cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure.
These clear takeaways summarize the significant actions and developments discussed in the meeting.