The U.S. Treasury has imposed new sanctions on Iranian cyber actors and related networks under Operation Economic Outcast, targeting entities tied to the IRGC and MOIS. The action follows allegations of compromises against U.S. critical infrastructure, cryptocurrency theft, and broader Iran-linked cyber activity against U.S. and allied targets. #OperationEconomicOutcast #IRGC #MOIS #MabnaInstitute #TRMLabs #Zedcex #Zedxion #RewardsforJustice #KashPatel
Keypoints
- The U.S. Treasury sanctioned nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, individuals, and vessels.
- Operation Economic Outcast targets Iran’s financial lifelines and cyber networks.
- Five Mabna Institute members were named for U.S. infrastructure intrusions and data theft.
- TRM Labs linked 30 wallets to the group, with about $16.8 million received.
- Iran-linked activity also includes attacks on U.S. utilities, the FBI, and allied infrastructure.
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