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US offers $10 million reward for Iran's cyber operations commander
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. government has offered a $10 million reward for information on Amir Yaryab, commander of Iran’s Cyber-Electronic Command, who leads hacker groups targeting critical infrastructure sectors like defense, energy, and finance across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Recent Iranian cyberattacks have resumed against the U.S. water industry, affecting many entities in multiple states.
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The US has raised the stakes against Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, signalling an urgent opening for security firms to support defence and energy sectors. You need to press your advantage now as government budgets and interest in cyber defences are likely to surge.
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