Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.

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.

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.

But not all attempts to crack down on VPN operators are as welcome.

Authorities in North America and Europe have participated in a law enforcement operation to disrupt First VPN.

This particular case seems clear enough, but the slippery slope is getting steeper.

Earlier this week, European authorities carried out a continent-wide operation targeting a crime-focused VPN service known as "First VPN." Europol said the illicit service had…

Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.