The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iranian hackers affiliated with the group CyberAv3ngers, who target critical infrastructure using the IOCONTROL malware. These cyber activities are linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the recent escalation in Middle Eastern conflict heightens the threat to U.S. and Israeli infrastructure. #CyberAv3ngers #IOCONTROL #IRGC-CEC
Keypoints
- The U.S. State Department is seeking information on Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure.
- CyberAv3ngers has been linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command.
- The malware IOCONTROL allows remote control of industrial devices and has been used in attacks against U.S. and Israeli facilities.
- The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has increased the likelihood of cyber threats in the region.
- Experts warn that Iranian cyber activities could extend to targeting private infrastructure and individuals in the U.S. and beyond.
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