# 17 Iranian hackers

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-18**: DOJ announces 17-defendant indictment — The U.S. Department of Justice unseals charges against 17 Iranian nationals, alleging state-backed cyber piracy and extortion connected to the IRGC and Mabna Institute.
- **2013**: Mabna Institute campaign begins — Iran-based Mabna Institute launches a multi-year cyber campaign targeting universities, private companies, and U.S. government entities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Iran's Mabna Institute: 144 Universities Hit in State-Backed Hack
2026-08-18 23:55:39 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Threat intelligence teams should treat the Mabna Institute indictment as a detailed case study in state-directed IP theft. The campaign used spearphishing and password spraying to hit 144 U.S. universities, HBO, and federal agencies.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/mabna-institute-144-universities-cyber-indictment

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