The United States, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian bulletproof hosting providers supporting cybercriminal groups, including ransomware gangs and DDoS attackers. These measures target entities like Media Land, associated with notorious gangs such as LockBit, Black Basta, and Evil Corp, to disrupt their malicious infrastructure. #MediaLand #LockBit #BlackBasta #EvilCorp
Keypoints
- Sanctions have been imposed on Russian bulletproof hosting providers supporting cybercriminal activities.
- Media Land has facilitated ransomware groups and cybercrime marketplaces with its infrastructure.
- Executives linked to Media Land are also targeted, including Aleksandr Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin, and Yulia Pankova.
- Joint guidance from Five Eyes agencies advises ISPs to implement threat intelligence and traffic analysis measures.
- Designated entities face property freezes and risks of secondary sanctions for transactions involved in cybercrime facilitation.