LockBit’s Hosting Hub Hit: Sanctions Slam Zservers in Cybercrime Crackdown
Zservers, a bulletproof hosting provider linked to the LockBit ransomware group, faces sanctions from the US, UK, and Australia. Offering secure services perfect for illicit actors, they marketed themselves as untouchable by law enforcement. The crackdown disrupts a key cog in the cybercrime machine, proving that crime doesn’t pay—except in sanctions.
Hot Take:
Finally, a hosting company that’s been sanctioned by more countries than your uncle’s Facebook account! Zservers can now add “worldwide notoriety” to their list of services offered. Who knew hosting ransomware servers could get you in so much trouble? Perhaps they should pivot to a new business model, like selling popcorn at international sanctions meetings.
Key Points:
- Zservers, a bulletproof hosting provider in Russia, hit with sanctions by the US, UK, and Australia.
- Linked to LockBit ransomware operations, providing servers used in attacks.
- Sanctions aim to disrupt a key player in the cybercrime ecosystem.
- UK lists six individuals and two entities; the US targets two admin heads.
- Sanctions highlight the international effort to combat cybercrime.
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