DoJ Charges Iranian After Hacks of U.S. Defense Contractors

The Department of Justice has charged an Iranian national for his alleged involvement in a cyberattack that attempted to compromise both private sector companies and U.S. government entities, including the Treasury Department and State Department.

The individual, Alireza Shafie Nasab, 39, of Iran, remains at large, and in addition to the charges the U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his identification or location. Nasab was allegedly a member of a hacking …

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