US sanctions Iranian cyber actors as UK discloses power plant attack
The U.S. sanctioned several Iranian nationals for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure just days after reports emerged of a cyber intrusion on a small power plant in the United Kingdom.
The US State Department has implemented sanctions against Iranian military activities, cyber threats, and illicit oil trade, targeting entities involved in providing images to attack US forces, gathering intelligence for targeting US forces and allies, and supplying Iran’s military and missile programs. The sanctions also include seven individuals responsible for directing the use of conventional weapons against US forces and high-ranking members of Iran’s Supreme National Council, IRGC, and Defense Ministry.
The US will continue to disrupt and dismantle Iran’s military and proliferation activities, procurement schemes, malicious cyber operations, and illicit oil trade.
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