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Iranian hackers charged over $6 million Bitcoin extortion scheme

The indictment alleges the group targeted hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies as part of the cyber campaign.

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Decrypt reports that 17 alleged members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute have been charged over a series of hacks tied to a Bitcoin extortion scheme totaling $6 million.

According to the outlet, the alleged cyber campaign targeted hundreds of universities, companies, and government agencies.

The charges are part of broader efforts to pursue activity linked to digital-asset extortion and related intrusion attempts.

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DecryptIranian Hackers Tied to $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Charged in Massive Cyber Campaign

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