Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks

A virtual private network service called ‘First VPN,’ used in ransomware and data theft attacks, has been taken offline in a joint international law enforcement operation.

Authorities have seized dozens of First VPN servers located in 27 countries, arrested the administrator, and conducted a house search in Ukraine.

The VPN service was advertised on various cybercrime forums as a privacy-focused VPN that does not log user data and ignores law enforcement requests for user information.

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Arqia, a Wireless Logic company, acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT business

Wireless Logic has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, part of Algar Group’s IT and telecommunications company, which

Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks

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Governor approves tax breaks for Google data center in Henderson

Malcious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin backdoors 1,500 WordPress sites

Arqia, a Wireless Logic company, acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT business