A VPN built for criminals just got shut down by Europol and Eurojust
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You Cannot Hide: Virtual private networks can be useful tools for securing business practices and protecting people privacy online. When used by a criminal group, a robust VPN service provider becomes a massive security threat requiring an international counteraction effort.
Earlier this week, European authorities carried out a continent-wide operation targeting a crime-focused VPN service known as "First VPN." Europol said the illicit service had been promoted for years on Russian-language underground forums, where it was marketed as a "trusted" platform for cybercriminals seeking a safehaven for their malicious online activities.
Europol worked together with Eurojust, the EU's agency for judicial cooperation in criminal matters involving multiple member states. The two agencies coordinated with law enforcement and judicial authorities from 16 countries, concluding a complex investigation that began in December 2021. Romania-based cybersecurity...
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