OFAC Targets Cybercrime Enablers Supporting Ransomware Attacks Against Americans

OFAC designated a VPN provider (1VPNS), its administrator, and a cryptor service provider for enabling ransomware attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure and businesses. The sanctions target the infrastructure layer supporting cybercrime rather than attackers themselves, signalling a regulatory shift toward supply-chain disruption in cybercriminal ecosystems.

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