Info:
Reza Kazemifar Rahman (Kazemifar), another IRGC-CEC cyber actor, has been involved in operational testing of malware intended to target job seekers with a focus on military veterans. Kazemifar, while employed by MASN’s predecessor, Mahak Rayan Afraz, was also involved in the spear phishing campaign targeting multiple U.S. entities, including the Department of the Treasury.
Reward:
The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading directly to the identification or location of Reza Kazemifar.
Caution:
Reza Kazemifar is wanted for his alleged involvement in malicious cyber activity against United States companies and individuals from May of 2017 to October of 2021. Kazemifar allegedly supported and engaged in cyber campaigns against United States companies and federal agencies utilizing spearphishing emails and online social engineering. At the time of their activity, Kazemifar was known to have been employed by both Mahak Rayan Afraz, a Tehran-based software company, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Electronic Warfare and Cyber Defense Organization. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Kazemifar in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Computer Fraud; Wire Fraud; and Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.
Involved In:
Cyber Organization
Also Known As:
Arabic: رضا کاظمیفر رحمان
KAZEMIFAR, Reza
Born:
02 Jun 1987
Country:
Iran
Address:
Tehran, Iran
POB:
Ilam, Iran
Nationality:
Iran
National ID No.:
4501201381 (Iran)
Birth Certificate Number:
3946 (Iran)