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US offers $10 million for info on Iranian allegedly behind cyberattacks on critical infrastructure

September 4, 2026 · The Record · Severity: CRITICAL

Amir Yaryab is the leader of the IRGC's cyber unit and oversees hacker groups such as the CyberAv3ngers, the State Department said in posting a reward for information about him.

Key Takeaways

  • The US is offering $10 million for information leading to an Iranian individual allegedly behind major cyberattacks.
  • The reward highlights the US government's efforts to track and prosecute state-sponsored cyber operatives.
  • The case underscores ongoing tensions in cyberspace between nation-state actors and Western targets.
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