Straitstimes US, UK, and Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Firm Media Land for Ransomware Links
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On November 19, 2025, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia announced coordinated sanctions against the Russian web company Media Land, accusing it of facilitating ransomware operations. The sanctions include designations of three members of Media Land's leadership and its sister companies, aimed at disrupting cybercriminal activities that target businesses in allied nations.
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