Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
Summary
Montenegro police arrested a 39-year-old man with Iranian and Turkish citizenship wanted by the U.S. for hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage. The man is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft, and is accused of attacking U.S. universities to benefit Iranian groups.Key Facts
- The man is wanted by a federal court in New York for hacking and computer crimes.
- He was arrested in the coastal town of Kotor, Montenegro, at the request of the U.S. and FBI.
- The hacking attacks began in 2013 and targeted U.S. infrastructure, including 150 universities.
- The damage from these attacks is estimated at over $3.4 billion.
- Stolen data was used to benefit the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian universities.
- Montenegro will handle extradition proceedings to send the man to the U.S.
- Montenegro is a NATO member, a U.S. ally, and a candidate to join the European Union.
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