The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have sanctioned Zservers, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider linked to the LockBit ransomware operation. Investigations revealed that Zservers facilitated ransomware attacks as affiliates purchased servers from the company. The sanctions target Zservers and its UK front company, XHOST Internet Solutions, for their roles in enabling cybercrime. Officials emphasized a collective commitment to disrupting the criminal ecosystem that threatens national security, highlighting the nexus between global cybercriminality and entities operating from Russia.
Ransomware actors and other cybercriminals rely on third-party network service providers like Zservers to enable their attacks on US and international critical infrastructure.
Today's trilateral action with Australia and the United Kingdom underscores our collective resolve to disrupt all aspects of this criminal ecosystem.
Putin has built a corrupt mafia state driven by greed and ruthlessness. It is no surprise that the most unscrupulous extortionists and cybercriminals run rampant from within his borders.
Anyone found to have business dealings with either entity can face criminal and civil charges under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
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