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.
TL;DR
- 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.