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DII-2026-00197
ReportedReported by fewer than three independent publishers, with no official finding.

VPN service favored by ransomware groups is sanctioned by US

The U.S. government on Monday sanctioned a VPN provider and its Ukrainian administrator for abetting ransomware gangs behind attacks on American municipalities, hospitals, schools and businesses. First VPN Service...

13 July 2026 · Ransomware and extortion
13 July 2026
DII-2026-001973 sources ↓
Quick facts
Category
Ransomware and extortion
Source
DataBreaches.net
Date
13 July 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

Not publicly disclosed.

Classification

Category
Ransomware and extortion

Sources and evidence

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DataBreaches.net
VPN service favored by ransomware groups is sanctioned by US
13 July 2026
home.treasury.gov
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