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Treasury Disrupts Ransomware Networks with Sanctions on VPN Service
The US Treasury Department has cracked down on a notorious VPN service, 1VPNS, and its alleged administrators, sanctioning them for enabling ransomware groups to launch devastating attacks on US companies and institutions. This move disrupts the cybercriminal ecosystem, cutting off a key tool used to hide attack origins, deploy malware, and manage stolen data.
Europol Disrupts Major Cybercrime VPN Service
Europol's bold operation has taken down a notorious VPN service used by cybercriminals to hide their tracks, seizing key infrastructure and sowing disruption among ransomware operators, fraudsters, and data thieves. This major win for cybersecurity could lead to further investigations and prosecutions, thanks to the treasure trove of data on thousands of threat actors.