Europol Shuts Down VPN Service Used by Cybercriminals (heise.de)

• Europol took down a VPN service used by cybercriminals.
• The service enabled anonymous internet access for illegal activities.
• Several European police agencies participated in the operation.

"Europol coordinated a takedown of a VPN service specifically catering to cybercriminals, disrupting their ability to operate anonymously. The service was used for ransomware attacks, data trafficking, and other illegal activities. This operation highlights law enforcement's growing effectiveness against darknet infrastructure."