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U.S., U.K., and Australia have imposed sanctions on a Russian web hosting firm linked to ransomware attacks. The targeted company, Media Land, allegedly provided infrastructure for cybercriminal groups like LockBit and BlackSuit. Officials highlight its role in enabling distributed denial-of-service attacks on critical systems. Sanctions block business dealings with sanctioned entities, targeting both the company and its executives. The move underscores global efforts to disrupt cybercrime networks exploiting resilient hosting services.
Key facts
- U.S., U.K., and Australia sanctioned Russian web host Media Land for enabling ransomware attacks.
- The company allegedly supported cybercriminal groups including LockBit, BlackSuit, and Play.
- Sanctions target Media Land’s executives and related firms involved in cybercrime infrastructure.
- Bulletproof hosting services are designed to resist law enforcement actions, making them attractive for hackers.
- UK also sanctioned a front company linked to a Russian cybercrime network tied to Kremlin disinformation groups.
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