#InternationalSanctions

UN Experts Investigating 58 Suspected North Korean Cyberattacks Valued at About $3 Billion

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February 11, 2024 at 03:21PM The U.N. experts are investigating 58 North Korean cyberattacks valued at $3 billion between 2017-2023, with funds allegedly used for weapons development. North Korea’s high volume of cyberattacks continues, with increasing military tensions in the region. The country has flouted U.N. sanctions, expanded its nuclear weapons program, and engaged in … Read more

U.S. Treasury Targets Russian Money Launderer in Cybercrime Crackdown

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November 6, 2023 at 01:12AM The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian woman involved in laundering virtual currency for Russian elites and cybercriminal groups, including the Ryuk ransomware group. Zhdanova facilitated cross-border transactions to help Russian individuals access Western financial markets and evade international sanctions. She utilized entities … Read more