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Europol dismantles ‘First VPN’ service used by ransomware gangs

📅 21 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Europol dismantles ‘First VPN’ service used by ransomware gangs

European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a long-running VPN service allegedly used by ransomware gangs and cybercriminals to conceal attacks, steal data, and evade investigators. The operation, coordinated by France and the Netherlands with support from Europol and Eurojust, resulted in the seizure of dozens of servers tied to the service known as “First VPN” … The post Europol dismantles ‘First VPN’ service used by ransomware gangs appeared first on CyberInsider.

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

Europol dismantled 'First VPN' service used by ransomware gangs, resulting in the seizure of dozens of servers and identification of thousands of suspected criminal users. The operation has generated substantial investigative leads, including intelligence packages distributed to partner agencies.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
dozens of servers
Attack Vectors
conceal attacks, steal data, evade investigators
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
cybercriminals and ransomware gangs
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement robust VPN security measures to prevent similar exploitation.
2Regularly monitor internet traffic for suspicious activity.
3Use secure communication channels to protect against data theft.

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