type: entity · created: 2026-07-11 · updated: 2026-07-11 · tags: [vendor, cybercrime-group] · confidence: high · affected_sectors: [technology, government, defence] · au_impact: false
IRIS C2
IRIS C2 is a startup that claimed to offer millions of dollars for zero-day exploits — but was revealed by Krebs On Security to be run by convicted felons and far-right conspiracy theorists.
Key Figures
| Person | Background |
|---|---|
| Jack Burkman | Convicted felon; history of creating fake intelligence companies |
| Jacob Wohl | Convicted felon; co-conspirator with Burkman on multiple fraudulent schemes |
The pair have a long history of creating fake intelligence companies and spreading false claims. (raw/digests/Cyber-Digest-2026-07-09)
Corporate Structure
- IRIS C2 is registered through Calvexa Group LLC
- Calvexa is a federal contractor with no apparent active government contracts
- The IRIS C2 operation appears to be the latest in Burkman and Wohl's pattern of creating fake security/intelligence companies
Significance
The Krebs investigation raises questions about: 1. Due diligence in the zero-day acquisition market 2. The ease with which convicted felons can create seemingly legitimate security startups 3. Whether any IRIS C2 customers existed or whether this was purely a fraud operation (raw/digests/Cyber-Digest-2026-07-10)
Related Pages
- Intellexa — Commercial spyware vendor (different business model, similar ethical questions)
- Netnut Takedown — Cybercrime-enabling service provider (contrast)