cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/53682797

The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 800 servers and the arrest of two individuals, marking a major milestone in the fight against cyberattacks and digital disinformation campaigns.

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The network, comprising several companies, included Stark Industries, WorkTitans/B.V., and Mirhosting, all of which are suspected of playing key roles in supporting cyberattacks and destabilization campaigns.

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The European Union had previously imposed sanctions on certain entities connected to this network, but investigators found evidence that operations continued through a newly created Dutch entity, suspected of acting as a front company to bypass sanctions and regulatory controls.

FIOD conducted coordinated raids across multiple locations, seizing hundreds of servers, laptops, mobile phones, and extensive administrative records.

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The case underscores the importance of modern cyberattacks relying not only on hacking tools and malicious software but also on highly organized hosting and networking infrastructure that operates across multiple jurisdictions.

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