US Offers $10M Reward for Information on Iranian Hacker

US Offers $10M Reward for Information on Iranian Hacker

The US State Department has posted a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Amir Yaryab, leader of the IRGC's cyber unit.

Bottom line: The US government is actively seeking information to disrupt the IRGC's cyber operations.

What's happening: The IRGC, under Amir Yaryab's leadership, has been linked to cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the United States and abroad, including a major power grid attack in the US in March 2022. The US State Department has posted a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Amir Yaryab.

What to do: Security leaders should review their threat intelligence and incident response plans to identify potential vulnerabilities in their networks and systems, and ensure they have adequate measures in place to protect against future IRGC cyberattacks.

Source: The Record