Sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury, U.K., and Australia against Media Land, a bulletproof hosting provider linked to various ransomware groups including LockBit. Authorities targeted its leaders and affiliates for supporting cybercrime operations. The action is part of a broader effort to combat ransomware and phishing facilitated by such services. Media Land has been operational since at least 2015, contributing significantly to cybercriminal activities. Cybersecurity experts maintain that focusing on bulletproof hosting infrastructure can disrupt the ransomware ecosystem. However, despite the sanctions, Media Land’s services may remain online unless peering partners withdraw support. A detailed mitigation guide was issued to help defenders counter cyber threats arising from bulletproof hosting services. The ongoing success of this infrastructure highlights the necessity for continued law enforcement pressure on the providers enabling cybercrime.
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