Affiliation: RANA/MOIS
Mohammad Reza Jafari Bandar-Abadi worked for Rana and developed trojans and malware used to target the computers and mobile devices of dissenters. His malicious software enabled extensive cyber intrusions. His work contributed to the regime’s ability to track and suppress opposition. In September 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC press release highlighted malware development as a key element of the MOIS-linked cyber campaign. The announcement detailed the role of such software in state-sponsored digital operations. This designation served as an international warning against these invasive practices.