US Charges Three Russians Over Bulletproof Hosting Service That Fueled $62M in Ransomware Damages

U.S. prosecutors unsealed charges against three Russian nationals accused of operating a bulletproof hosting service that enabled ransomware gangs, providing resilient hosting, IP cycling, abuse deflection, and anonymous cryptocurrency payments; the indictment ties their infrastructure to at least $62 million in documented ransomware damages affecting hospitals, schools, municipalities, critical infrastructure, and private companies, and the report outlines the significance of BPH as a force multiplier and recommended defensive measures.