Affiliation: RANA/MOIS
Hossein Nazari Kaleh Joob worked for Rana and was responsible for developing trojans and malware that supported cyber intrusion efforts. His technical work was essential in enabling targeted digital attacks. His contributions bolstered the organization’s offensive capabilities. In September 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC press release detailed the deployment of malicious software as a key aspect of the MOIS-linked cyber campaign. The announcement emphasized how such tools were used to further state-sponsored digital repression. This designation marked a significant international alert regarding these cyber practices.