Treasury sanctions Iranian hackers tied to critical infrastructure breaches
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at the Cash Room of the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on August 24, 2026, as he announces a new set of sanctions against Iran, describing the measures as âan economic D-Day. Mehmet Eser/Anadolu via Getty Images
ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
August 25, 2026 11:37 AM ET
Four of the five people named in the cyber action were also charged last week in the Justice Department’s expanded Mabna Institute case.
The Treasury Department sanctioned five Iranian nationals on Monday over alleged cyberattacks and theft targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, government offices and digital assets.
The designations were part of a much broader sanctions package that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent billed as an “economic D-Day” aimed at isolating Iran and cutting off its sources of revenue during the ongoing war.
Treasury accused four of the individuals...
Copyright of this story solely belongs to nextgov.com. To see the full text click HERE
