‘First VPN’ Cybercrime Service Disrupted, Administrator Arrested

International law enforcement has disrupted First VPN, a cybercrime service operating since 2014 that provided anonymization tools used by at least 25 ransomware groups and other cybercriminals. Authorities seized 33 servers across 27 countries, arrested the alleged administrator in Ukraine, and identified 506 users whose information has been shared internationally for potential prosecution. The operation underscores that even services promising complete anonymity to criminals remain vulnerable to law enforcement takedowns.