FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know
- The FBI identified 25 hacking groups linked to First VPN's illegal activities
- Avaddon Ransomware was included on the list
- The FBI recommends stricter controls
At least 25 ransomware groups were actively using First VPN Service IP for criminal purposes at the time it was dismantled in a coordinated international operation led by European law enforcement forces, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed.
Last week, 33 servers belonging to the free VPN service were taken offline, and its European domain was seized as part of "Operation Saffron," jointly led by European law enforcement agencies Europol and Eurojust.
In a report, the US intelligence agency detailed how First VPN facilitated cybercrime, with hackers using its service to carry out criminal web activity, including scams, botnets, and scanning. Among the 25 names listed is Avaddon Ransomware, a malwaregroup that targeted various business sectors, notably striking the insurance...
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