The US Treasury has sanctioned the Russia-based Aeza Group and its associated crypto wallet, alleging the group provides bulletproof hosting services to cyber criminals engaging in ransomware and info-stealing activities. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) claims Aeza sells access to servers that facilitate illegal activities. The sanctions also target multiple companies and four Russian nationals linked to Aeza. Additionally, OFAC has frozen US assets related to Aeza, making it illegal for US entities to engage in transactions with them. According to blockchain analytics firms, Aeza’s administrative wallet was instrumental in managing cash-out operations for payments, which obscured customer transaction traces. Aeza is accused of aiding malware groups, including BianLian ransomware and RedLine infostealer panels. Experts believe these sanctions represent a significant effort to disrupt the infrastructure supporting cybercrime, and they might pressure law enforcement to further target such organizations.

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