The US Treasury has announced a series of sanctions against individuals and entities from Russia and the UAE, aimed at countering significant cybersecurity threats linked to the theft and sale of US government cyber tools. These sanctions include targeting a Russian zero-day broker involved in buying stolen exploits from a US defense contractor and several other individuals and firms connected to this illicit market. The actions follow the conviction of a former L3Harris executive for selling zero-day exploits to a Russian broker, underscoring the serious legal repercussions associated with cyber-enabled theft. The Treasury emphasized its commitment to protecting Americans from intellectual property theft and has highlighted the role of cryptocurrency in facilitating these cyber exploits. This move marks a critical step in the ongoing battle against cybercrime and the safeguarding of national security interests.