Department of Justice Charges 17 Iranians as Part of Massive Cyber Attack

                 On August 18, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a superseding indictment against 17 members of the Mabna Institute, an Iran-based company that has allegedly coordinated a series of cyberattacks since 2013.  Their targets have included 144 U.S. based universities, 178 foreign universities, at least 42 U.S.-based private sector companies, at least 11 foreign private sector companies, at least five U.S. federal and state government agencies, and at least two non-governmental organizations.