The United States government has imposed sanctions on a Russian-based hosting provider, citing its significant role in facilitating cybercrime. The firm, identified as Aeza, is accused of enabling malicious cyber activities by hosting infrastructure used by various cybercriminal groups and individuals, including those involved in ransomware and DDoS attacks.
According to official statements, Aeza has provided services to notorious groups such as Killnet and affiliates of the infamous LockBit ransomware operation. The US Treasury Department highlighted that the hosting provider has actively marketed its services as a safe haven for cybercriminals, explicitly stating that it tolerates harmful activity and ignores abuse complaints.
The sanctions aim to disrupt the financial and material support networks used by cybercriminals operating globally. As a result of this action, all property and interests in property of Aeza within US jurisdiction are blocked. Furthermore, US persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the sanctioned entity. This move is part of ongoing efforts by the US government to counter the growing threat posed by cybercrime and target key enablers within the digital ecosystem. Targeting infrastructure providers like Aeza is seen as a crucial step in dismantling the operations of malicious actors who rely on such services to conduct their attacks anonymously.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/179565/cyber-crime/u-s-sanctions-russias-aeza-group-for-aiding-crooks-with-bulletproof-hosting.html
