OFAC sanctions Russia-based Azea Group, a global bulletproof hosting network that enabled cybercriminals to launch ransomware attacks, steal sensitive data, and evade detection 

The designated individuals Penzev, Bozoyan, Gast, and Knyazev held leadership roles in the group’s operations, which have targeted U.S. and international systems. As a result, all their U.S. assets are frozen, and U.S. persons are barred from engaging in transactions with them. The move underscores OFAc’s strategy of using targeted sanctions to disrupt…