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DoJ charges Mabna Institute members and State Department offers reward

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The U.S. Department of Justice charged 17 Mabna Institute members in a cyberintrusion case, and the U.S. Department of State announced a $10 million reward tied to the investigation.

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  1. 20.08.2026 20:23 2 articles · 2h ago

    DoJ charges 17 Mabna Institute members and State Department offers a $10 million reward

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    The U.S. Department of Justice charged 17 members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute for a coordinated intrusion campaign that allegedly targeted 144 U.S.-based universities, 178 foreign universities, private-sector companies, government agencies, and NGOs since at least 2013 through at least December 2017, and the U.S. Department of State announced a $10 million reward for information about five defendants or associated entities.

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