U.S. Treasury Throws the Book at Russian Cyber Villains: Aeza Group Gets the Freeze
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Russian hosting company Aeza Group for allegedly acting as a bulletproof hosting company. With services allegedly favored by ransomware gangs and disinformation campaigns, Aeza Group is in hot water. Four operators are also sanctioned, marking a serious crackdown on Aeza’s bulletproof hosting activities.
Hot Take:
When life gives you “bulletproof” hosting, you apparently make ransomware lemonade, disinformation cocktails, and infostealer smoothies. The Aeza Group seems to have started a cybercrime buffet, but the Treasury Department is here to spoil the appetite with a side of sanctions. Who knew hosting could be so spicy?
Key Points:
- U.S. Treasury sanctions Russian hosting company Aeza Group and four operators.
- Aeza is accused of providing bulletproof hosting for ransomware, infostealers, and darknet markets.
- The sanctions include asset freezes and business prohibitions in the U.S.
- Aeza’s services reportedly supported Russian disinformation campaigns.
- Sanctions build on previous actions against similar hosting providers.
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