Affiliation: RANA/MOIS
Mir Younes Rahimzadeh worked for Rana and was responsible for data mining to extract and analyze personal data for surveillance purposes. His analytical work contributed to refining targeting strategies. His contributions supported the overall cyber operations. In September 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC press release noted that advanced data mining was a critical component of the MOIS-linked cyber campaign. The announcement detailed how such analytical methods were employed in state-sponsored digital intrusions. This designation underscored the international threat posed by these coordinated activities.