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US charges Iranian hackers over $3.4 billion intellectual property theft
August 19, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM
The U.S. has charged 17 Iranians, alleged members of a hacking-for-hire company called Mabna Institute, involved in years-long operations that stole data from American organizations.
Key Takeaways
- The United States charged 17 Iranian nationals alleged to be members of the Mabna Institute hacking-for-hire company.
- The defendants are accused of conducting years-long cyber operations that stole sensitive data from American organizations.
- The stolen intellectual property was valued at over $3.4 billion, representing one of the largest state-sponsored cyber theft cases on record.