AN Iranian national, Amir Barati, who also holds Turkish citizenship, was arrested in Montenegro for hacking attacks on U.S. infrastructure, causing damages estimated at $3.4 billion. He is wanted in New York for conspiracy, computer fraud, and identity theft, with alleged activities dating back to 2013 targeting over 150 universities. While he is not listed among nine Iranian hackers indicted in a related case in 2018, there are similarities in allegations. The extradition proceedings will occur in the High Court of Podgorica.
Iranian dual citizen arrested in Montenegro for $3.4bn US hack
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