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The US government announced a $10 million reward for information on Iranian hackers linked to the group Emennet Pasargad, now referred to as Shahid Shushtari. The group has been involved in cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and influence operations since at least 2020. Key individuals targeted include group leader Mohammad Bagher Shirinkar and employee Fatemeh Sedighian Kashi.
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The US government has placed a bounty of up to $10 million for information on two key members of the Iranian hacking group Emennet Pasargad: Mohammad Bagher Shirinkar, the group's leader, and Fatemeh Sedighian Kashi, a long-time employee. This announcement follows a year after a joint advisory from the US and Israel revealed the group’s activities, which include cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and influence operations against US elections.
Emennet Pasargad, also known by various aliases such as Shahid Shushtari and Cotton Sandstorm, operates under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command. The US has been monitoring the group's actions since 2020. In the past year, they’ve been linked to attacks targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics and a US IPTV streaming service. The group is known for conducting cyberattacks across sectors like energy, shipping, and telecommunications, primarily from Tehran.
The US urges anyone with information on Shirinkar, Sedighian, or related entities to report through the Rewards for Justice program. The focus on these individuals highlights ongoing concerns about Iranian cyber activities and their implications for US national security.
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