U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russia-Linked Aeza Group, Crypto Wallet, Related Firms, and UK Shell Company Over Ransomware

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the Russia-linked Aeza Group and Cloud Solutions, targeting their operations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Aeza Group, characterized by the Treasury as a “bulletproof hosting service,” has been accused of providing web hosting services to cybercriminals involved in ransomware attacks, infostealer operations, malware distribution, and illicit activities on the dark web. The sanctions include a crypto wallet linked to Aeza Group, holding approximately $350,000 in cryptocurrency, which was used for payments supporting ransomware and information theft operations. In addition to Aeza Group, two related firms and four executives have also been sanctioned. The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency has joined the U.S. in sanctioning Aeza’s UK shell company. The Treasury Department further alleges that Aeza Group facilitated cyberattacks targeting the U.S. and global entities. The sanctions reflect a coordinated effort to disrupt cybercrime infrastructure linked to Russia.

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