UK Strikes Back: Sanctions and Seizures in Global Bulletproof Hosting Bust
Alexander Volosovik, aka Yalishanda, has been exposed by the UK’s National Crime Agency for running a bulletproof hosting operation aiding cybercrime groups like Evil Corp. While ransomware gets the headlines, Volosovik’s digital fortress was crucial in keeping these attacks running smoothly behind the scenes.
Hot Take:
It seems the cybercriminals’ favorite Airbnb, “Bulletproof Hosting”, is finally getting some bad reviews from law enforcement. Alexander Volosovik, aka “Yalishanda”, might want to start packing his bags. Hosting cybercriminals is all fun and games until the National Crime Agency crashes your party with international sanctions and a stern “no more Mr. Nice Guy” approach. I guess it’s time to find a new gig, maybe something less illegal, like knitting or competitive flower arranging.
Key Points:
- Alexander Volosovik, aka “Yalishanda”, has been sanctioned for running a notorious bulletproof hosting operation.
- His services supported major cybercrime and ransomware groups such as LockBit, Evil Corp, and BlackBasta.
- Bulletproof hosting providers offer services that resist law enforcement takedowns, making them favorites among cybercriminals.
- The NCA, along with international partners, is targeting these support services to disrupt cybercrime operations.
- The Dutch police have seized 250 servers from a similar operation, gaining insights into cybercriminal infrastructure.