U.S., Australian, and UK authorities have imposed sanctions on Media Land, a Russian BPH provider, for supporting cybercriminal activities including ransomware and DDoS attacks. These actions demonstrate a coordinated effort to combat cybercrime by disrupting infrastructure used by notorious ransomware groups like LockBit and Black Basta. #MediaLand #BPH #LockBit #BlackBasta
Keypoints
- Sanctions target Media Land and its leadership for facilitating cybercriminal operations.
- Media Land’s infrastructure has been used by ransomware groups such as LockBit and Black Basta.
- Designated entities include subsidiaries, executives, and associated companies used to evade sanctions.
- Efforts include blocking property and restricting transactions involving sanctioned individuals and organizations.
- Guidance from Five Eyes emphasizes defenses against bulletproof hosting providers to protect critical systems.
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