Criminal VPN used by 25 ransomware groups dismantled

Colleagues, I want to draw attention to a cybersecurity development.
International authorities disabled First VPN — a service used to obfuscate the origin of ransomware attacks, data theft and DDoS.

Key points:
- Operation led by France and the Netherlands with support from several countries; an administrator was interviewed and 33 servers seized.
- The service was advertised on cybercrime forums, promised anonymity and operated since 2014 with exit nodes in multiple countries.
- Used by at least 25 ransomware groups; payments accepted in cryptocurrency and payment services.

Why it matters: an example of coordinated action that complicates criminals’ infrastructure.

How will this affect your defensive posture?

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