US Treasury Issues First Sanctions Against VPN Operators Supporting Ransomware Gangs

Treasury sanctions VPN operator and cybercriminal suppliers for enabling 25+ ransomware groups targeting U.S. hospitals, governments, and financial firms.
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Treasury sanctions VPN operator and cybercriminal suppliers for enabling 25+ ransomware groups targeting U.S. hospitals, governments, and financial firms.

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