FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know

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• The FBI identified 25 hacking groups linked to First VPN's illegal activities
• Avaddon Ransomware was included on the list
• The FBI recommends stricter controls

At least 25 ransomware groups were actively using First VPN Service IP for criminal purposes at the time it was dismantled in a coordinated international operation led by European law enforcement forces, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed.