Europol's Operation Saffron has dismantled First VPN, a service allegedly used for ransomware attacks and other cybercrimes. The operation, involving 18 countries, resulted in the seizure of 33 servers across 27 nations and the identification of over 500 users. First VPN reportedly marketed itself as uncooperative with authorities and advertised exclusively on Russian-language cybercrime forums, becoming a central focus in many investigations. AI
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IMPACT This action highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime facilitated by privacy-enhancing technologies.
RANK_REASON Law enforcement operation targeting a VPN service linked to cybercrime. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
