# US Sanctions First VPN Service and Malware Cryptor Seller for Ransomware Support

The US Treasury's OFAC imposed sanctions on a VPN provider and a malware cryptor seller for assisting ransomware attacks. This marks the first time a VPN service has been targeted, aiming to disrupt ransomware payment infrastructure and deter enablers.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/us-sanctions-first-vpn-service-and.html) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:32:33 +0530