Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs

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Claim Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
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Generated 2026-05-21 19:33

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First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.

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Original article published by TechCrunch on May 21, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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