US Offers $10 Million Reward for Iranian Cyber Operations Chief

The U.S. State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information on Amir Yaryab, a senior official in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber-Electronic Command (IRGC-CEC). Yaryab is accused of directing multiple Iranian hacking groups targeting critical infrastructure sectors, including defense, energy, and telecommunications in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. His groups, such as CyberAv3ngers, Shahid Hemmat, and Shahid Shoushtari, have utilized malware to compromise civilian infrastructure. Recent attacks have reportedly breached over 100 entities across at least 12 U.S. states, with a focus on the water industry. The U.S. has raised alarms about Iran's resumed cyberattacks since late July 2026, including breaches of email accounts linked to various governmental organizations. The Treasury Department has also sanctioned several Iranian nationals involved in these cyber operations.

Key Points: • A $10 million reward is offered for information on Amir Yaryab, head of IRGC-CEC. • Yaryab directs multiple Iranian hacking groups targeting critical infrastructure globally. • Recent attacks have compromised over 100 U.S. entities, primarily in the water sector.