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UK Sanctions Cybercrime Syndicate Linked to £14.7B Loss

11/20/2025

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The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the Media Land cybercrime syndicate for cyber-attacks on UK companies, costing the economy £14.7 billion in 2024.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the coordinated action with the United States and Australia.
The sanctions target Media Land's ringleader, Alexander Volosovik, known as Yalishanda.
The measures include asset freezes and travel bans for involved individuals, aiming to dismantle Russian cyber networks.

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The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the Media Land cybercrime syndicate for cyber-attacks on UK companies, costing the economy £14.7 billion in 2024.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the coordinated action with the United States and Australia.
The sanctions target Media Land's ringleader, Alexander Volosovik, known as Yalishanda.
The measures include asset freezes and travel bans for involved individuals, aiming to dismantle Russian cyber networks.