The US Treasury sanctioned Russia-based Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting service that provided infrastructure for ransomware attacks and data theft operations.
The sanctions target four Russian nationals, including CEO Arsenii Penzev and seized a cryptocurrency wallet containing approximately $350,000.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Russia-based Aeza Group, a major step in the direction of breaking cybercriminal infrastructure. The operation is against a bulletproof hosting service that is accused of facilitating ransomware activities and information theft campaigns in various criminal groups.
Major Action Against Criminal Activities
The sanctions imposed on Tuesday include the leadership of Aeza Group, related businesses, and a cryptocurrency wallet with about $350,000 in digital money. The Office of Foreign Assets Control has listed four Russian nationals as being instrumental in the activities of the organization and its ownership structure.
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