Netherlands Shuts Down Servers Used for Russian Cyberattacks

Dutch authorities arrested two co-owners of internet hosting companies accused of providing infrastructure for Russian cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and influence operations targeting the European Union. The companies had taken control of technical systems previously operated by Stark Industries Solutions, an ISP sanctioned by the EU for facilitating cyber operations linked to Russian intelligence agencies. Police seized approximately 800 servers during the operation. This crackdown highlights how hosting providers can be exploited to support state-sponsored cyber activities across borders. Source: KrebsOnSecurity.