Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Command
Cyber warfare command of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Cyber Security Command is a command of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responsible for cyber warfare and cyber security. It was founded in 2006(1386), its command was established in 2015(1393).[1]
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In 2022 identities of its members were hacked and leaked.[2][3] It has conducted a number of cyber attacks against infrastructure.[4]
Previously it was called Center of organized crime inspection.[5]
They contract or "rent" hackers to breach accounts of dissidents.[6][7]
In 2009-10 protests and 2022-2023 protests it asked for tips.[8][9][10]
Introduction
Its official introduction claims it is allowed on basis of Iranian Constitution article 150.
In its organization news bulletin website its stated mission include counter[11]
- Cultural social media impact
- lifestyle change
- Western espionage
- Security threat and cyber attack and sabotage
- Internet illegal access through internet censorship circumvention tools
- Help digital diplomacy
It also targets modelling pages and agencies.[12][13]
It was headed by Brigadier Commander General Mostafa Izadi in 1395.[14]
Timeline history
It has run several operations against websites /admins
- Mozzellin (Enemies)
- Mersad (Ambush)
- Darkoob (Woodpecker)
- Spider[15]
In 1397 propaganda accounts, social media handles and pages and channels related to the organization were reported on the internet.[16]
Sanction
The British government imposed sanctions on the organization in 2023 due to concerns about human rights regression and perceived threats .[17] The United States has sanctioned it for human rights repression and election interference as well.[18]
See also
References
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