U.S. Sanctions Iran-Linked Hackers Behind Critical Infrastructure Breaches

The U.S. Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, including individuals and vessels, as part of "Operation Economic Outcast." These sanctions target a cyber group affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) responsible for extensive compromises of U.S. critical infrastructure and cyber theft. The Treasury is aiming to cut off Iran's financial lifelines and is offering a $10 million reward for information on those involved in malicious cyber activities against U.S. critical infrastructure under the direction of a foreign government.