The US government has announced a $10 million reward for information on the Iranian hacking group Shahid Shushtari, linked to Iran’s IRGC-CEC. The group has conducted cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and influence operations globally, including targeting the 2024 Olympics and US elections. #ShahidShushtari #IRGC-CEC
Keypoints
- The US offers up to $10 million for information on Shahid Shushtari members.
- The group operates under Iran’s IRGC-CEC and is also known by various names in the private sector.
- Shahid Shushtari has targeted critical infrastructure across the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Key figures include Mohammad Bagher Shirinkar and Fatemeh Sedighian Kashi, who work closely together.
- The group has been blamed for influence operations and attacks on the 2024 Summer Olympics and US elections.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/us-posts-10-million-bounty-for-iranian-hackers/