<2> US Imposes Cyber-Related Sanctions on Russian, UAE Individuals and Entities
<3> Background
<4> The United States has imposed cyber-related sanctions on several Russian and UAE individuals and entities in response to their alleged involvement in malicious cyber activities. This move is part of the US government’s efforts to combat cyber threats and protect national security.
<5> Sanctions Targets
<6> The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated several individuals and entities for their alleged involvement in malicious cyber activities. These targets include:
<7> < href='https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-24/us-imposes-sanctions-on-russian-and-uae-individuals-over-cyber-attacks' target='_blank'>Russian nationals and entities accused of conducting ransomware attacks and other malicious cyber activities.
<8> Burla Group, a Russian-based cybercrime group, has been accused of conducting ransomware attacks against US-based companies.
<9> < href='https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-imposes-sanctions-on-uae-individuals-over-cyber-attacks-2023-02-24' target='_blank'>UAE nationals and entities