DOJ charges 17 in Iran-linked Mabna Institute university hacking case
A 14-count superseding indictment unsealed today charges 17 alleged members of the Mabna Institute, an Iran-based company, with participating in a years-long cyber-intrusion campaign targeting 144 U.S. universities, 178 foreign universities, at least 42 U.S. private-sector companies, at least 11 foreign companies, at least five U.S. federal and state government agencies, and at least two nongovernmental organizations, according to the Justice Department.
Seventeen alleged members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute have been charged in a superseding indictment for a long-term cyber-intrusion campaign. The campaign targeted numerous U.S. and foreign universities, private companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The Justice Department announced the charges following the unsealing of the indictment.
- 17 alleged members of the Mabna Institute charged.
- Mabna Institute is an Iran-based company.
- Charges are related to a years-long cyber-intrusion campaign.
- Targets included 144 U.S. universities and 178 foreign universities.
- Other targets included U.S. and foreign companies, government agencies, and NGOs.
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