State Department reissues $10 million reward for info on Iranian hackers

The State Department is looking for information on hackers connected to the Iranian group Handala as well as other cyber actors in the country.

A notice on Friday calling for information was sent out hours after the FBI confirmed that Iranian hackers gained access to Director Kash Patel’s personal email account and leaked stolen information.

Two weeks ago, the State Department issued a $10 million reward for information on any Iranian hackers who participated in cyber operations targeting the U.S. On Friday, that reward was reissued while specifically naming two entities — Handala and Parsian Afzar Rayan Borna. 

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