The US government offers up to $10 million for information on Iranian cyber chief Amir Yaryab over critical infrastructure attacks.
The United States government has announced a massive bounty of up to $10million for information that helps track down, identify, or locate top Iranian cyber commander Amir Yaryab.
Authorities identify Yaryab as the head of the cyber operations command within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful military division in Iran.
American intelligence agencies accuse the military chief of directing multiple state sponsored hacking groups that launch dangerous digital attacks against essential civilian networks across the globe.
By offering this multi million dollar cash reward through official diplomatic channels, federal officials hope to gather actionable tips, uncover secret hideouts, and disrupt illegal online operational networks before more public services get disrupted.
The high-stakes global bounty was officially announced by the United States State Department through its Rewards for Justice program on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Federal law enforcement officers updated public wanted posters across international digital channels to seek help from global informants.
Investigators detailed how Yaryab directly controls specialized hacking teams, including the Shahid Hemmat unit, the Shahid Shushtari group, and well known proxy attack groups like CyberAv3ngers.
These groups have repeatedly deployed harmful computer software to invade vital public infrastructure systems, including public water utilities, energy grids, defense contractors, airline travel networks, and financial institutions operating throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
The main reason the United States government is placing a $10 million price tag on the Iranian cyber leader now is to protect public safety and secure critical daily utilities.
Hacking groups under Yaryab’s command gained global notoriety after breaking into industrial control devices that run public water treatment plants.
By taking over those digital valves, changing equipment settings, and lock out local operator screens, bad actors proved that digital attacks can directly threaten clean drinking water supplies, emergency power lines, and transport safety.
Offering massive financial rewards encourages insider whistleblowers, foreign tech workers, or regional informants to step forward with crucial details that can dismantle these dangerous hacking cells.
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Explaining why the high ranking military figure is being pursued as a major international threat to public safety, United States State Department officials stated that “Yaryab also oversees and controls operations conducted by IRGC CEC affiliated groups such as CyberAv3ngers, Dadeh Afzar Arman, and Mehrsam Andisheh Saz Nik”.
Detailing how these state-backed military hacking units cause widespread damage to normal civilian life across many nations, State Department investigators added that “these malicious cyber groups have used malware to target civilian infrastructure worldwide”.
Reaching out directly to potential global whistleblowers who might hold secret details about the commander’s location or online operations, official Representatives from the Rewards for Justice program announced in a public security statement that “Amir Yaryab directs malicious cyber groups targeting the United States”, reminding the public that qualified informants could receive millions of dollars alongside complete relocation assistance.
By putting up a $10 million reward for the Iranian cyber chief, federal authorities are taking strong action to protect global computer networks.
Stopping state sponsored hackers keeps public water systems, electricity grids, and everyday communication tools safe for communities everywhere.
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