Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: The US sanctions another Russian bulletproof hosting provider
Jul 2, 2025
The latest sanctions target another Russian bulletproof hosting provider, shedding light on cybercrime networks. A significant breach at the International Criminal Court raises alarming security concerns. The US takes action against 29 North Korean laptop farms, disrupting their operations. Meanwhile, a Chinese student receives jail time in the UK for engaging in SMS blasting. The discussion also highlights critical vulnerabilities across platforms, including a major Chrome zero-day patch and advancements in post-quantum cryptography.
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US Sanctions Russian Bulletproof Host
- The US Treasury sanctioned Aza Group, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider known for hosting malicious activities.
- This group is the third such Russian provider sanctioned this year, showing intensified US actions against cybercrime hosts.
International Criminal Court Breach
- The International Criminal Court detected and contained a sophisticated security breach last week.
- This is the second breach in less than a year, highlighting persistent cyber threats against global institutions.
Swiss Government Data Stolen
- Ransomware gang Sarcom stole over one terabyte of Swiss government files from Radix.
- The gang leaked the data due to payment refusal, exposing vulnerabilities in government-adjacent entities.