U.S. Treasury Sanctions Bulletproof Hosting Firm Linked to Ransomware Gangs

The U.S. Treasury (OFAC), coordinated with the U.K. National Crime Agency, sanctioned Aeza Group and affiliated companies and executives for operating bulletproof hosting that enabled global ransomware, infostealer, and darknet marketplace activity; the designation highlights Aeza’s role in leasing IP infrastructure, hosting malware panels and ransomware infrastructures (including BianLian and RedLine), and facilitating illicit financial flows.