April 24, 2024 at 10:10AM
The US has charged and sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their alleged roles in cyber attacks on US companies and government departments. They worked for fake companies linked to Iran’s military, carrying out multiple computer intrusions using methods like spearphishing and social engineering. The accused face up to 35 years in prison if caught.
The meeting notes describe the charges and sanctions against four Iranian nationals for their alleged involvement in attacks on US companies and government departments. The individuals were claimed to have worked for fake companies linked to Iran’s military and allegedly carried out multiple computer intrusions through methods such as spearphishing and social engineering. The US Department of Justice has indicted them, and they face potential prison sentences if caught. However, due to the unlikelihood of extradition, the US is primarily seeking to disrupt their activities and impose consequences through sanctions and rewards for information leading to their arrest. The Department of Justice is committed to using a whole-of-government approach to address such malicious activities.