U.S. Charges Three Iranian Nationals for Election Interference and Cybercrimes

🚨 Breaking Cyber News: The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed criminal charges against three Iranian nationals allegedly working with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their role in election interference and cybercrimes. The charged individuals, Masoud Jalili, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, and Yasar Balaghi, are accused of targeting U.S. officials, media personnel, and political campaigns to steal sensitive information.

The trio allegedly conducted hack-and-leak operations, phishing campaigns, and stole non-public campaign materials to influence the 2024 U.S. election. Their malicious activities were part of a larger Iranian government effort to disrupt the U.S. electoral process.

Key Points:

Accusations of spear-phishing and social engineering targeting U.S. political entities.
18 counts including identity theft, wire fraud, and unauthorized computer access.
$10 million reward for information leading to their capture.
Stay updated on this evolving story and how international cyber actors are attempting to influence U.S. elections.

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