Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian for alleged $3.4B US infrastructure hacking
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Montenegrin police, aided by the FBI, have arrested a 39-year-old Iranian national suspected of orchestrating extensive cyberattacks against over 150 U.S. universities since 2013. The alleged damages from these attacks are estimated at $3.4 billion. The suspect, who holds dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by the Southern District Court in New York for prosecution.
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Key Numbers
39 years oldage of arrested Iranian national
150+U.S. universities targeted by hacking
$3.4 billionestimated damages from hacking attacks
2013year hacking attacks began
Who's Involved
Iranian national
39-year-old suspect arrested in Montenegro for alleged U.S. university hacking
Montenegrin police
law enforcement agency that arrested the Iranian national
FBI
federal agency that assisted in the arrest of the Iranian national
U.S. universities
targets of alleged hacking attacks
Southern District Court in New York
court seeking the extradition of the arrested Iranian national
Key facts
Montenegrin police arrested an Iranian national.
The FBI assisted Montenegrin police in the arrest.
The arrested individual is 39 years old.
The suspect is accused of hacking over 150 U.S. universities.
The hacking attacks began in 2013.
The estimated damages from the attacks total $3.4 billion.
The suspect holds dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship.
The Southern District Court in New York is seeking the individual.
The arrest occurred in Montenegro.
A 39-year-old Iranian national, holding dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship, has been arrested in Montenegro by local police in cooperation with the FBI. The individual is suspected of conducting significant hacking operations targeting more than 150 universities across the United States. These cyberattacks reportedly commenced in 2013 and are estimated to have caused approximately $3.4 billion in damages. The Southern District Court in New York has issued a request for the suspect's extradition to face charges. The investigation and subsequent arrest highlight the ongoing efforts to combat sophisticated cybercrime affecting critical infrastructure and academic institutions.
Frequently asked questions
A 39-year-old Iranian national with dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship was arrested in Montenegro.
The suspect is accused of conducting massive hacking attacks targeting over 150 U.S. universities since 2013, causing an estimated $3.4 billion in damages.
The suspect faces charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, identity theft, and organised crime.
The suspect was arrested in Kotor, Montenegro.
The suspect will appear before a court in Podgorica for extradition proceedings to decide on the U.S. request.
What Happens Next
01Extradition proceedings will take place in Montenegro.
02A court in Podgorica will decide on the U.S. extradition request.
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