Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks
Summary
Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals who allegedly operated IT infrastructure used by Russia for cyberattacks, influence operations, and disinformation campaigns targeting the EU. The arrests targeted the co-owners of two hosting companies that had taken over the infrastructure of a previously sanctioned Internet service provider linked to Russian intelligence.
IFF Assessment
This news represents bad news for defenders as it highlights ongoing state-sponsored cyber operations and the infrastructure enabling them.
Defender Context
This incident underscores the continued threat of state-sponsored cyber operations and the importance of tracking and disrupting the infrastructure used to conduct them. Defenders should be aware of hosting providers that may become complicit in enabling malicious campaigns and remain vigilant against influence operations and disinformation.