Affiliation: RANA/MOIS
Saeed Shahrivari, a PhD holder in Computer Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, worked for Rana and was responsible for managing vast databases and the 'Pouya' system that stored personal data. His role helped in collecting and organizing information for surveillance purposes. His contributions supported targeted cyber intrusion operations. In September 2020, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC press release underscored the importance of data management in the MOIS-linked cyber campaign. The announcement highlighted how such systems enabled large-scale digital surveillance. This designation reinforced the international significance of these state-sponsored operations.