EU sanctions
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U.S. Sanctions North Korean Hacker Linked to Remote IT Worker Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned North Korean hacker Song Kum Hyok for facilitating a fraudulent IT worker scheme targeting American companies. This move highlights concerns over North Korea’s cyber operations as key to generating revenue under international sanctions.
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U.S. Sanctions Russian Bulletproof Hosting Provider Amid Cybercrime Crackdown
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on Russian bulletproof hosting provider Aeza Group for its facilitation of cybercrime activities, marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to combat ransomware and related threats.
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EU Imposes Sanctions on Stark Industries for Cyberactivity Facilitation
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Stark Industries, a web-hosting provider, and its executives for enabling cyberattacks and destabilizing activities that support Russian foreign policy, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding information manipulation and digital warfare.
