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U.S., UK and Australia Sanction Russia-Based Media Land Over Alleged Ransomware Support

Officials aim to choke infrastructure for ransomware by cutting designated providers off from their assets.

John K. Hurley, U.S. President Trump's nominee for Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes at Department of the Treasury, attends a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Overview

  • The coordinated action targets Media Land along with three leaders and three affiliated businesses, according to the U.S. Treasury.
  • Hypercore Ltd. was named as a front for Aeza Group, an internet provider previously designated by the United States.
  • The measures block access to property and financial assets in the United States, Britain and Australia for the listed entities and individuals.
  • Companies and citizens in the three countries are prohibited from doing business with the sanctioned parties, with banks warned of enforcement risks for violations.
  • The designations, coordinated with the FBI, follow earlier sanctions on Zservers and alleged LockBit supporters as authorities expand pressure on enabling infrastructure.