The United States, in coordination with Australia and the United Kingdom, sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based provider of bulletproof hosting (BPH) services, and two Russian nationals who acted as operators of Zservers for their role in supporting the LockBit ransomware attacks.
As a BPH service provider, Zservers provided cybercriminals with access to specialized servers and other computer infrastructure that was designed to withstand law enforcement interference.
Russia continues to offer a safe haven for cybercriminals where groups can freely conduct and support ransomware attacks against the United States and its allies and partners. The measures underscore the United States' commitment, along with our international partners, to combat cybercrime and degrade the networks that enable cybercriminals to attack our citizens. We will continue to work with our partners to disrupt the activities of ransomware actors who threaten our economies and critical infrastructure.
The Treasury Department's action was taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13694, which was further amended by E.O. 14144. For more information, please see in the press release of the Ministry of Finance.
The measures of the Ministry of Finance follow for two bids Department of State for a total reward of up to $15 million for the owners, operators, administrators, and affiliates of the LockBit ransomware and for a separate offer of remuneration totaling up to $10 million for LockBit ransomware administrator Dmitry Khoroshev. The reward offers were approved under the Department's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program.
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