Netherlands seizes 800 servers of hosting firm enabling cyberattacks
Summary
Dutch financial crime investigators (FIOD) have arrested two individuals and seized approximately 800 servers from a web hosting company. This company is alleged to have facilitated cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and interference operations.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The takedown of a hosting firm used to facilitate cyberattacks represents a victory for defenders by disrupting malicious infrastructure.
Defender Context
This action highlights the importance of disrupting the infrastructure that enables cybercrime. Defenders should be aware that the disruption of such services can sometimes lead to threat actors shifting tactics or attempting to establish new operational bases.