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Ransomware Gang's VPN Service Shut Down in Global Operation

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Ransomware Gang's VPN Service Shut Down in Global Operation

Law enforcement agencies worldwide have successfully dismantled a VPN service that was widely used by ransomware actors to conceal their identities and coordinate attacks. The operation targeted the infrastructure used by cybercriminals to launch ransomware campaigns against organizations globally. This coordinated crackdown involved multiple countries working together to disrupt the service that provided anonymity to threat actors. The takedown is expected to disrupt ongoing ransomware operations and make it harder for attackers to hide their tracks. Authorities continue investigating individuals who used the service for malicious purposes. Source: [Original Publication].

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