In this official release, the U.S. Treasury (2025) outlines measures designed to disrupt ransomware groups believed to be operating under the protection, or with the approval of state entities. These measures include targeted sanctions, coordinated intelligence efforts, and cross-agency collaboration intended to stifle the flow of illicit funds. The report complements the MIT Cybersecurity course module titled “What Everyone Needs to Know About Cybersecurity Threat Landscape” which explores how ransomware has emerged as a threat to government, corporate, and civilian spheres. This press release shows how government bodies are beginning to respond more proactively, employing a policy-based toolkit to tackle what has become a large-scale economic and security challenge. By providing tangible examples of action, it moves beyond theory to illustrate concrete countermeasures against both domestic and international cyber threats.
