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Iranian National Charged for Hacking Campaign

U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs
Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

  • Alireza Shafie Nasab, 39, an Iranian national, has been charged with participating in a hacking campaign targeting U.S. defense contractors and government entities, including the Departments of the Treasury and State, from 2016 to 2021.
  • Nasab was employed by an Iran-based company purportedly offering cybersecurity services. His campaign involved spear phishing in compromising over 200,000 devices, many containing sensitive defense information.
  • Nasab currently remains at large. He faces multiple charges, including computer and wire fraud, with potential penalties ranging up to 20 years in prison. Read More

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