VPN service favored by ransomware groups is sanctioned by US

Multiple high-impact cyber and policy developments: the U.S. Treasury sanctioned First VPN Service (1VPNS) and its Ukrainian administrator for facilitating ransomware operations, and separately sanctioned a Belarusian individual tied to malware “cryptors.” Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak reported Telegram channels were breached via an email compromise and disputed the authenticity of leaked screenshots. The UK and EU issued a joint cyber sanctions package blaming the FSB’s Center 16 for attempted sabotage of Poland’s energy and water infrastructure. The European Parliament approved “Chat - C