Iranian national extradited to US over alleged $3.4 billion hacking campaign

Amir Barati was extradited from Montenegro to the US on October 1 over his alleged role in a state-backed hacking campaign by the Mabna Institute. Prosecutors say the group stole over 31 TB of academic data, breached 8,000 email accounts and hit 144 universities, causing $3.4 billion in losses.

• Barati was arrested in Montenegro in June at the FBI's request and extradited on October 1
• Losses from the campaign are estimated at $3.4 billion, with over 31 TB of data stolen
• 144 US universities, 42 private companies and 5 government agencies were affected
• 17 Iranians linked to the Mabna Institute face charges in the Southern District of New York