US offers $10 million reward for IRGC cyber warfare leader Amir Yaryab
The US has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Amir Yaryab, a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard cyber warfare commander.
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AIThe United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Brigadier General Amir Yaryab, whom Washington describes as a prominent figure in cyber security and electronic warfare for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Yaryab holds a position that goes beyond administrative duties, directly overseeing a network of offensive units and front companies operating on behalf of the IRGC.
His responsibilities reportedly include managing specialized and elite operational cyber units, such as the Shahid Hemmat and Shahid Shoushtari units, as well as supervising so-called "proxy" attack groups.
Among the most notable of these groups is "CyberAv3ngers," which has gained notoriety in recent years for targeting critical industrial systems.
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Yaryab's role is not limited to offensive units and groups; he is also responsible for overseeing Iranian technology companies used as cover for state-sponsored cyber activities.
According to available information, US and Western intelligence agencies consider Yaryab to be an effective and dangerous leader, crediting him with orchestrating attacks that have gone beyond traditional espionage to actual sabotage with tangible impact.