The United States and the UK announced on Feb. 9 that they are sanctioning seven people associated with a Russian cybercriminal gang for their alleged role in conducting malign cyber activities against their nations and allies.
Washington and London sanctioned the members of Trickbot, a Russian cybercriminal outfit that specializes in stealing financial data, for their alleged roles in launching attacks on hospitals and government institutions.
“Cyber criminals, particularly those based in Russia, seek to attack critical infrastructure, target U.S. businesses, and exploit the international financial system,” said U.S. Treasury Under Secretary Brian Nelson in a prepared statement.
“The United States is taking action today in partnership with the United Kingdom because international cooperation is key to addressing Russian cybercrime.”…