The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Russia-based Aeza Group, its executives, and a related crypto wallet for allegedly facilitating ransomware and information theft. Aeza Group, known for providing bulletproof hosting services, reportedly sells access to specialized servers that aid cybercriminals in executing ransomware attacks and stealing sensitive data. The sanctions also target a crypto address holding $350,000, several companies in Russia and the UK, and four Russian nationals linked to Aeza. Blockchain security firm CertiK noted that phishing attacks account for a significant portion of the $2.1 billion in stolen crypto in 2025. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified a Tron blockchain address used for cash-outs from Aeza's payment processor. OFAC claims Aeza has supported various ransomware and malware groups, including Meduza and BianLian. The sanctions freeze all US assets related to Aeza and prohibit any financial transactions with them, marking a strategic move against cybercrime infrastructure. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news