The U.S. has sanctioned two Iranian firms and four individuals for cyber activities supporting the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.

These parties are charged with conducting cyber intrusions from 2016 to 2021, affecting U.S. companies and government entities.

A major cyber attack compromised over 200,000 accounts at a New York accounting firm.

The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against the individuals for cyber attacks on U.S. targets.

The Treasury Department accuses the sanctioned firms of launching cyber campaigns against defense contractors and government bodies.

Although extradition of the accused from Iran is unlikely, the U.S. offers a $10 million reward for information leading to their capture.

These measures reflect continuing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the context of Middle Eastern geopolitical strife.