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US Targets Mabna Institute Hackers with Sanctions Over Iranian Cyber-Attacks
The US has imposed sanctions on 17 alleged Mabna Institute hackers responsible for a massive cyber-attack spree targeting over 300 universities, 50 private companies, and several government agencies since 2013. This crackdown, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, aims to cut off the financial lifelines sustaining Iran's cybercrime operations.
US Charges 17 Iranians in Massive Cybertheft Campaign
Meet the 17 Iranians behind a massive cyber heist that stole a mind-boggling 31.5 terabytes of sensitive data from hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies - a staggering digital theft that went on for years. The charges reveal a sophisticated hacking operation linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other government clients.
US Recharges Indictment Against Iranian Hackers Tied to Mabna Institute
The US has ramped up its pursuit of justice against Iranian hackers, expanding an indictment to charge 17 individuals affiliated with the notorious Mabna Institute, which allegedly compromised over 100,000 professors' email accounts worldwide. This move marks a significant escalation in the case, with eight new defendants added to the original 2018 indictment.