# US charges Russian 'bulletproof' web hosts over cyberattacks netting $62M Allegedly supporting criminal networks that profited from infrastructure attacks. - **Source:** [cybersecurity | TechCrunch](https://brifing.si/source/73fbb25c-5e90-44c9-9a24-7906dc3436cd) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/582fecf4-2cad-43a7-8875-1f695732b628 ## Key figures in the indictment Russian nationals Alexander Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin, and Yulia Pankova are accused of providing infrastructure support to cybercriminals through Media Land and ML.Cloud hosting services. The St. Petersburg-based companies allegedly facilitated ransomware gangs' operations. ## Scale of the attacks Cyberattacks targeted dozens of businesses across more than 20 U.S. states. Prosecutors allege the criminals netted $62 million through DDoS attacks, phishing campaigns, and critical infrastructure breaches using these hosting services. ## Bulletproof hosting model The companies allegedly operated 'bulletproof' hosting to shield criminals from law enforcement. This model provides anonymity for illegal activities. The U.S. Treasury had previously sanctioned these entities for supporting ransomware operations. ## Legal challenges Russia's policy of protecting citizens from extradition makes arrests unlikely. However, suspects could be detained if they travel to countries with U.S. extradition treaties, as seen in previous high-profile cases. ## U.S. government response The Justice Department vowed to continue dismantling such networks. Assistant AG A. Tysen Duva stated the hosts' actions 'endangered the American public,' emphasizing ongoing efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. ## Global cybersecurity implications This case highlights legal hurdles in combating international cybercrime. Russia-based criminal networks remain persistent threats to digital infrastructure. The U.S. aims to establish deterrence through such prosecutions despite jurisdictional challenges. ## Sources covering this story - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/15/us-charges-russian-bulletproof-web-hosts-over-cyberattacks-that-netted-62m-from-cybercrime-victims/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._