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$10M U.S. Bounty for Info on IRGC Cyber Commander Amir Yariab
The U.S. State Department announced a $10 million bounty for information leading to the identification or location of Amir Yariab, described as a senior official in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Cyber and Electronic Warfare Command.
The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday a reward of up to $10 million for information that leads to the identification or location of Amir Yariab, whom it identifies as a senior official within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Cyber and Electronic Warfare Command.
Targeted cyber operations against critical infrastructure
This reward falls under the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service “Rewards for Justice” program, which seeks intelligence on malicious cyber activities threatening U.S. critical infrastructure.
According to U.S. government disclosures, Yariab serves as Deputy Head of Cyber Operations in the IRGC’s Cyber and Electronic Warfare Command. Washington states he is affiliated with entities and units it holds responsible for carrying out cyber and intelligence operations.
The department stated that networks linked to these entities have targeted multiple sectors of critical infrastructure in the United States and other countries, including defense industries, shipping, energy, financial services, telecommunications, media, and transportation.
Legal basis for the cyber rewards program
The State Department clarified that its cyber rewards program offers payments for information aiding in the identification or location of individuals acting under the direction or control of a foreign government and suspected of violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and engaging in malicious activity against U.S. critical infrastructure.
Washington previously announced rewards of up to $10 million for information concerning Iranian-linked cyber individuals and networks. The latest announcement coincides with intensifying U.S. pressure on Tehran across security and cyber domains.
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