- 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