4 scallywags accused of crafty cyber shenanigans against Uncle Sam's treasure and weaponry. Walk the plank, ye scurvy dogs!
2024-04-23
Arrr! Four scallywags from Iran be accused of launchin' cyber attacks against the U.S. State Department, Treasury, a dozen Defense contractors, and two fine establishments in New York! Ye best be keepin' an eye out for these digital buccaneers!
Avast ye mateys! Four scallywags from Iran have been accused of partaking in a treacherous cyber scheme against the fine folks of the U.S. State and Treasury departments, as well as defense contractors and two companies in the Big Apple.The Department of Justice uncovered their misdeeds and charged these rascals – Hossein Harooni, Reza Kazemifar, Komeil Baradaran Salmani, and Alireza Shafie Nasab – with computer fraud, wire fraud, and other villainous acts.To boot, the U.S. government is offering a pretty penny – up to $10 million – for any information leading to the capture of these cyber pirates. The Treasury Department even slapped sanctions on these scallywags and their cyber cohorts.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland rightly declared that these Iranian ne'er-do-wells pose a grave threat to our nation's security and economic well-being. It seems they've been engaging in these cyber shenanigans for years, targeting American companies and government departments.The indictment reveals a tale of hacking and deception, as these rogues tricked their victims into clicking on nefarious links, infecting their computers with malware. They even targeted defense contractors with classified information, causing havoc and compromise to national security.These vile miscreants face serious consequences if found guilty, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison for their crimes. The DOJ is not taking their actions lightly, as they aim to thwart any threats to the American people from cyber scoundrels like these. Ye be warned, cyber pirates, justice will be swift and severe!