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U.S. Sanctions First VPN Service and Malware Cryptor Seller Over Ransomware Support
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a VPN service (1VPNS) and two individuals for allegedly enabling ransomware actors by providing anonymizing infrastructure, marking the first time a commercial VPN provider has been targeted under OFAC’s cyber-related sanctions authority.
Jul 14, 2026
Where is OFAC's Country List? What countries do I need to worry about in terms of U.S. sanctions? - Office of Foreign Assets Control (.gov)
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provides public guidance on U.S. sanctions compliance, clarifying that it does not maintain a single 'country list' but instead enforces targeted restrictions via country-specific programs, blocked persons lists, and sectoral directives.
Published Apr 1, 2023 · Analyzed Aug 4, 2026