Treasury Sanctions Malware and Infrastructure Providers Supporting Ransomware Attacks ...

US Treasury designates First VPN Service (1VPNS), its administrator, and a cryptor tool provider for enabling ransomware attacks against American businesses and critical infrastructure. The action follows a May 2026 law enforcement takedown and is coordinated with UK sanctions.

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