US, UK, and Australia Sanction Russian Hosting Provider for Enabling LockBit Ransomware

The sanctions target Zservers, its UK front company, and key administrators for supporting ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure worldwide.

Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, has been sanctioned by the US, UK, and Australia for facilitating LockBit ransomware operations.
LockBit ransomware has extorted over $120 million globally, targeting critical infrastructure, including healthcare, finance, and education sectors.
The sanctions also target Zservers' UK front company, XHOST Internet Solutions, and six individuals, including two key administrators, Alexander Mishin and Aleksandr Bolshakov.
Zservers provided infrastructure designed to evade law enforcement, enabling ransomware groups to coordinate attacks and anonymize their activities.
This marks Australia's first cyber sanctions, highlighting an international effort to disrupt the ecosystem enabling cybercrime and protect national security.